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P959 HKF

1996 Renault Trafic

Beige Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,405 mi
Last recorded61,405 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 HKF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 61,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 60,286 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 59,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery tray corroded

central gearbox subframe corroded

front shock absorbers weak

rear brake compensating vale body corroded

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 5 Oct 2013 56,271 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shock absorber bodies corroded

brake load sensing valve corroded

front brake discs in a very corroded condition[require replacement]

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear air springs fitted

sections of exhaust corroded

tow bar badly corroded

tow bar electrical sockett damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2013 56,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shock absorber bodies corroded

brake load sensing valve corroded

front brake discs in a very corroded condition[require replacement]

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear air springs fitted

sections of exhaust corroded

tow bar badly corroded

tow bar electrical sockett damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,412 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACES SEVERELY RUSTED

bad oil leak

camper conversion fitted with convertable seats - no seatbelts fitted

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/f brake judder

rear brake efforts low

rear brake load valve partially siezed + badly adjusted

severe corrosion in places - o/s sill holed (not in prescribed aera)

trailer socket broken

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 6 Oct 2012 52,412 miles

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

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACES SEVERELY RUSTED

bad oil leak

camper conversion fitted with convertable seats - no seatbelts fitted

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/f brake judder

rear brake efforts low

rear brake load valve partially siezed + badly adjusted

severe corrosion in places - o/s sill holed (not in prescribed aera)

trailer socket broken

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2011 47,865 miles

corrosion in o/s/f sill

front discs pitted and corroded,poor condition

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/r brake binding

wheel arches corroded rear

wipers smear

Fail 8 Oct 2011 47,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion in o/s/f sill

front discs pitted and corroded,poor condition

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/r brake binding

wheel arches corroded rear

wipers smear

Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,395 miles

PLAY IN O/S TRACK ROD END CLOSE TO LIMIT

VARIOUS TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 6 Oct 2009 38,323 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 38,310 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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 10 Sep 2008 33,815 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 33,807 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 28,358 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 27,894 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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P959 HKF is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P959 HKF, 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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P959 HKF is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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