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P942 BTF

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

47,093 mi
Last recorded47,093 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 BTF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 47,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Nearside inner sill near step mounting excessively corroded

Offside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear front leaf spring mounting repaired by welding

Offside Rear outer sill excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant level low

Fail 6 Nov 2025 47,082 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Nearside engine undertray insecure

Nearside inner sill near step mounting is excessively corroded

Offside Front outer sill excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear front leaf spring mounting point repaired by welding

Offside Rear outer sill excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant level low

Pass 9 Jan 2025 38,516 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper wing (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring hanger (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

rusting to front and rear suspension

Fail 12 Nov 2024 38,510 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS AT SPRING MOUNTING (6.1.1 (d) (i))

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

Pass 22 Nov 2023 38,320 miles

fresh under seal under body

suspension rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2023 38,313 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

fresh underseal to underbody

rusting to all suspension

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 37,429 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 37,429 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 36,690 miles

all under body and suspension is excessively corroded but still intact

Pass 5 Sep 2020 36,588 miles

Both rear arches corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 35,626 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 35,624 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 32,038 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill on edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill on edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 32,036 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill on edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill on edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 31,310 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 31,309 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 29,473 miles

various rust on all underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Aug 2016 29,473 miles

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

various rust on all underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2015 27,136 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 23,821 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 22,586 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 21,430 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread low

Pass 21 Jul 2011 20,164 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 19,019 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 17,429 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 15,716 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 1,392 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 12,723 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 12,662 miles

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

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

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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P942 BTF is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P942 BTF, 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 P942 BTF registered?

P942 BTF is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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