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P87 SEU

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

113,565 mi
Last recorded113,565 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 SEU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 113,565 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 110,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 108,530 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 107,049 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 107,049 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre size: 175 R 14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre size: 175 R 14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, Note; Under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 105,769 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks, NOTE: Under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside: Road tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 102,277 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 102,277 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 100,210 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil level is low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 98,983 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 98,983 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 98,425 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 98,425 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 96,103 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 94,123 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 91,603 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 91,603 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 88,624 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 88,624 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 86,992 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 83,558 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 83,558 miles

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

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

nearside mirror casing damaged

wipers in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2010 74,100 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 74,100 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 68,779 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 68,779 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,033 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 63,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 53,906 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 59,306 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 55,310 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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P87 SEU is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 P87 SEU, 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 P87 SEU registered?

P87 SEU is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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