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P78 DEW

1996 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,437 mi
Last recorded107,437 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 DEW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 107,437 miles

corrossion forming on o/s/f inner wing,front and rear panels and side body edges - not holed or within 30cm of any stress points at present

Pass 17 Aug 2007 105,286 miles

Both parking brake outer cables deteriorated

Cannot open side door

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Aug 2007 105,286 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both parking brake outer cables deteriorated

Cannot open side door

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Aug 2006 100,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 100,127 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 93,968 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 93,968 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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P78 DEW is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P78 DEW, 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 P78 DEW registered?

P78 DEW is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is P78 DEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P78 DEW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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