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P962 XJT

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

74,595 mi
Last recorded74,595 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP962 XJT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 74,595 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlamp beam deflectors fitted to both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside upper front sections of inner arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack slightly damp with power steering fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Front Radiator support crossmember very corroded

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering fluid close to minimum mark

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis crossmember slightly corroded by swinging shackles (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyre sidewalls perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle/chassis underside and rear brake pipes covered with underseal/other material

Fail 10 Nov 2025 74,590 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Emission test aborted because of risk to health due to excessive carbon monoxide readings (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlamp beam deflectors fitted to both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside upper front sections of inner arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack slightly damp with power steering fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Front Radiator support crossmember very corroded

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering fluid close to minimum mark

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis crossmember slightly corroded by swinging shackles (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyre sidewalls perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle/chassis underside and rear brake pipes covered with underseal/other material

Fail 20 Oct 2025 74,585 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Emission test aborted because of risk to health due to excessive carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon readings (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper section of inner arch excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper section of inner arch excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp beam deflectors fitted to both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside upper front sections of inner arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Radiator support crossmember very corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack slightly damp with power steering fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid close to minimum mark

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis crossmember slightly corroded by swinging shackles (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyre sidewalls perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle/chassis underside and rear brake pipes covered with underseal/other material

Pass 17 Oct 2024 73,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitting) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perished/cracking in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper outer edge of inner arch corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear leaf spring anchor bracket support outriggers corroded by outer edge of floor pan/sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 73,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive beam image projected (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer edge floor pan/sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive beam image projected (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer CV boot excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitting) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perished/cracking in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper outer edge of inner arch corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear leaf spring anchor bracket support outriggers corroded by outer edge of floor pan/sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 72,132 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 72,131 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 71,873 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 71,863 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides, LHD lamps fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ALL Lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 69,997 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 66,082 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 66,002 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 65,376 miles

Battery not clamped

Both front headlights weak beam pattern

Light scratches on windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2018 63,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 62,627 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 61,369 miles

engine oil leak

under side of vehicle been under sealed

Fail 1 Mar 2016 61,354 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

engine oil leak

under side of vehicle been under sealed

Pass 5 Mar 2015 59,987 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 59,986 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 58,239 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 (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 57,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 May 2013 57,496 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 May 2012 55,021 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 May 2012 55,021 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 May 2011 51,470 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 50,658 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,181 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 49,181 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 47,930 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 46,693 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,987 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 43,746 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2006 29,018 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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P962 XJT is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 P962 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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P962 XJT is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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