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P856 HBG

1996 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,614 mi
Last recorded83,614 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 HBG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 83,614 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE OFF VEHICLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 80,901 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 80,117 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2015 77,353 miles

Front both front headlamp reflective parts are corroded but have passed beam image

Fail 7 Sep 2015 77,350 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 x rubbers split at middle (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front both front headlamp reflective parts are corroded but have passed beam image

Pass 1 Aug 2014 74,342 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 72,295 miles

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

all brakes binding slightly

corrosion to osf inner sill.

general corrosion to brake pipes.

osf brake hose ferrules corroded.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 72,292 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion to osf inner sill.

general corrosion to brake pipes.

osf brake hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2012 68,221 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 68,221 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,177 miles

slight leak from power steering

Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,969 miles

o/s and n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,714 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 55,237 miles

both rear tyres perished and split

Pass 10 Sep 2007 52,265 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 52,265 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear brakes squeeking

Pass 13 Sep 2006 49,620 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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P856 HBG is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P856 HBG, 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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P856 HBG is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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