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M518 NNC

1995 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,832 mi
Last recorded88,832 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Renault Trafic87,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM518 NNC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 88,832 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 88,832 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 87,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 87,429 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fuel cap seal cracked

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 83,577 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 83,577 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 81,777 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 81,708 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 78,571 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 76,401 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 74,098 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 71,485 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 70,350 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 69,719 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 68,799 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 66,316 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,115 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 59,726 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 58,234 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 58,187 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 54,085 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 52,189 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 51,255 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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M518 NNC is a 1995 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1995 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 87,426 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 M518 NNC, 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 31 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M518 NNC registered?

M518 NNC is a 1995 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 July 1995.

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The MOT history for M518 NNC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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