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P779 JEV

1996 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,488 mi
Last recorded128,488 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 JEV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 128,488 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 128,474 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 120,648 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in arch (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 115,245 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 115,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 115,153 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 114,815 miles

Corrosion O/S/F Inner Wing

N/S/R Exhaust Rubber Badly Deteriorated

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

O/S & N/S Rear Front Leaf Spring Mounts Corroding

Slight Play In O/S Steering Rack End

Fail 21 Jan 2014 114,815 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion O/S/F Inner Wing

N/S/R Exhaust Rubber Badly Deteriorated

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

O/S & N/S Rear Front Leaf Spring Mounts Corroding

Slight Play In O/S Steering Rack End

Pass 15 Aug 2011 11,375 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 113,063 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 113,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 111,134 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 104,605 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 95,237 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 89,469 miles

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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P779 JEV is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P779 JEV, 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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P779 JEV is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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