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P857 NVF

1996 Renault Trafic

Red Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,306 mi
Last recorded184,306 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 NVF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 184,306 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2009 179,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

generaly very rusted and very weak

Fail 16 Jan 2009 179,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

generaly very rusted and very weak

Pass 7 Dec 2007 173,868 miles

generaly very rough

Fail 20 Mar 2007 173,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P857 NVF is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P857 NVF, 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 P857 NVF registered?

P857 NVF is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P857 NVF safe to buy?

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