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P921 TAM

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,227 mi
Last recorded52,227 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP921 TAM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 52,227 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 51,943 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 51,415 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 51,415 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 50,899 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 50,563 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,307 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 49,164 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 47,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 46,234 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 44,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 44,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,650 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 43,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 42,341 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,281 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,954 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 38,954 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,557 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,980 miles

oil leak. sump shield fitted. advise play in o/s/r wheel bearing. slight play in both front strut top mountings.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 32,664 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,959 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,395 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,445 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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P921 TAM is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P921 TAM, 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 P921 TAM registered?

P921 TAM is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P921 TAM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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