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P953 PWY

1996 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,261 mi
Last recorded197,261 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 PWY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 197,261 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs badly pitted

both rear wheel bearings noisey

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 23 Nov 2011 197,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front brake discs badly pitted

both rear wheel bearings noisey

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 194,476 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 183,945 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 174,405 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 168,849 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 168,849 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 169,763 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 163,779 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2005 163,779 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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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P953 PWY is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P953 PWY, 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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P953 PWY is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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