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P818 YPG

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,552 mi
Last recorded138,552 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 YPG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 138,552 miles

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

steering rack has slight play at nearside inner tie rod

Fail 25 Jul 2014 138,552 miles

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

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

steering rack has slight play at nearside inner tie rod

Pass 20 Jun 2013 133,776 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear spring hanger starting to corrode

offside outer sill corroded at front and rear ends

offside rear inner quarter starting to corrode

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 133,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear spring hanger starting to corrode

offside outer sill corroded at front and rear ends

offside rear inner quarter starting to corrode

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 132,905 miles

Oil leak

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

front crossmember by fuel tank slightly corroded

nearside rear spring hanger mount slightly corroded

offside front outer sill corroded hole

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

slight play both steering rack ends

Fail 22 Jun 2012 132,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

front crossmember by fuel tank slightly corroded

nearside rear spring hanger mount slightly corroded

offside front outer sill corroded hole

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

slight play both steering rack ends

Pass 10 Feb 2011 131,533 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2011 131,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2009 129,611 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

alternator belt loose

n/s/r tyre badly perished

o/s/r arch corroded

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

slight oil leak

slight play inner steering rack joint o/s

Fail 21 Jul 2009 129,603 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

alternator belt loose

n/s/r tyre badly perished

o/s/r arch corroded

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

slight oil leak

slight play inner steering rack joint o/s

Pass 2 Jun 2008 125,017 miles

both steering rac gaiters perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre low & perished

slight oil leak r/c gasket

slight play steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2007 116,598 miles

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

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

horn not loud enough

nearside big mirror missing

Pass 9 May 2006 111,004 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 111,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P818 YPG is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P818 YPG, 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 P818 YPG registered?

P818 YPG is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P818 YPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P818 YPG shows 14 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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