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L273 NVJ

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

129,804 mi
Last recorded129,804 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL273 NVJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 129,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 129,510 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 128,545 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 127,706 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2022 127,668 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating pedal going to floor (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 125,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 126,184 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 126,184 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 125,307 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 125,307 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 124,280 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 122,998 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 120,983 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 120,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 117,826 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 117,475 miles

Chassis and sills corroded but not in prescribed areas

Fail 8 May 2014 117,475 miles

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

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

Chassis and sills corroded but not in prescribed areas

Pass 2 Apr 2013 115,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 115,219 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 112,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 112,979 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 110,278 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 110,278 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 107,098 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 107,098 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 106,326 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 105,123 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 105,123 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 102,319 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 102,319 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 97,404 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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L273 NVJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 L273 NVJ, 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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L273 NVJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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