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P688 DOE

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,810 mi
Last recorded162,810 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 DOE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2012 162,810 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

drivers front seal rotten

rear bumpstops mount rotten

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 154,076 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear bumper insecure

offside rear bump stop mounting corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 147,311 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 146,996 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 139,653 miles

n/s headlight has small hole in glass

stone chip n/s/f

stone chip o/s front screen

Fail 5 Aug 2009 139,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s headlight has small hole in glass

stone chip o/s front screen

Fail 6 Aug 2008 136,520 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f headlight holed

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

two nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2008 136,520 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f headlight holed

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

two nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2007 131,445 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 131,445 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 131,444 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

air filter box loose

n/s/f headlight has stone chip

Pass 24 Jul 2006 126,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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P688 DOE is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 83,679 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P688 DOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P688 DOE is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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