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BUT 190Y

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests37 (27 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate73%

Mileage

100,570 mi
Last recorded100,570 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUT 190Y
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

27 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 100,570 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2026 197,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 197,713 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front-back marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 May 2025 99,540 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rear of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 99,509 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipe between injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake insecure pad linning come away from backing (1.1.21 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rear of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 195,480 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play early attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 195,423 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 192,112 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 192,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 96,316 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 96,180 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 187,974 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 187,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 93,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 183,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 183,198 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 89,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 176,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 176,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 85,687 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 170,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 82,355 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2019 82,355 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2018 149,537 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 79,767 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 122,602 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 76,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 95,685 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint & o/s (2.4.G.2)

all tyre walls poor condition cracking

Fail 7 Jun 2016 74,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyre walls poor condition cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2013 73,577 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 72,895 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 71,366 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 68,418 miles

o/stowing bracket securty

Pass 23 Jan 2009 66,715 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 63,897 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 61,029 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres perished

nearside front inner flitch corroded around gromit

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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BUT 190Y is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73%.

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 BUT 190Y, 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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BUT 190Y is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for BUT 190Y shows 37 tests with a 73% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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