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P738 TYJ

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,851 mi
Last recorded130,851 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 TYJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2014 130,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer 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)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to chassis, at rear

corrosion to gear box cross member

head lamp beam images poor

head lamp outputs reduced,

heavy structural corrosion, out of prescribed area's

heavy corrosion to n/s front out rigger, out of prescribed area

heavy corrosion to o/s and n/s inner sill's out of prescribed area

heavy corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sill's, out of prescribed area's

Pass 14 Sep 2013 125,913 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to both front inner/outer sill panels ;not in prescribed areas

n/s headlamp reflector deterioated output reduced

Pass 6 Oct 2012 121,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to g/box rear x member

corrosion to rear x member

heavy corrosion to non prescribed areas

Fail 27 Sep 2012 121,437 miles

Nearside Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to g/box rear x member

corrosion to rear x member

heavy corrosion to non prescribed areas

Pass 23 Sep 2011 117,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

failure and advisory items checked only

outer front sills corroded

rear chassis legs and rails corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2011 117,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

outer front sills corroded

rear chassis legs and rails corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 114,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 Oct 2009 111,008 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion to both inner sill panels ; both door steps corroded through underneath

Pass 3 Oct 2008 106,218 miles

chip in screen

n/s wiper blade split on ends

Pass 12 Oct 2007 100,906 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

small ares of underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2007 100,828 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

small ares of underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2006 94,486 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 9,421 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P738 TYJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P738 TYJ, 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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What year was P738 TYJ registered?

P738 TYJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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