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P955 XJT

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

39,756 mi
Last recorded39,756 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 XJT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 39,756 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 39,748 miles

exhaust system corroding

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 5 Mar 2019 39,748 miles

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

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned loose (2.1.3 (e))

exhaust system corroding

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Mar 2018 39,700 miles

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

front cross member corroded

front wipers slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre cracking up but no ply or cords found

under covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2018 39,700 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box both ends (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front cross member corroded

front wipers slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre cracking up but no ply or cords found

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 37,284 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 36,348 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 35,108 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 32,940 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2013 32,940 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 31,853 miles

nsf side reflector light cover missing

Fail 24 Sep 2012 31,853 miles

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

nsf side reflector light cover missing

Pass 6 Oct 2011 29,782 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 28,231 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,252 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,253 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

tyres perished

Fail 28 Aug 2007 26,253 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

tyres perished

Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,728 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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P955 XJT is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P955 XJT, 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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P955 XJT is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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