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M56 BNJ

1994 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,104 mi
Last recorded79,104 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM56 BNJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 79,104 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 79,099 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working not working when sidelights turned on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 79,088 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2025 72,452 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 66,384 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 63,678 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 61,676 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 61,225 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 59,195 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 57,819 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 57,807 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clip broken (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 56,162 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 56,149 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 55,393 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 55,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,891 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 54,780 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,088 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 14 Mar 2012 52,277 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,175 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,675 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Offside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 12 Mar 2009 47,048 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 47,048 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 45,868 miles

slight bind front brakes

Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,843 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,714 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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M56 BNJ is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1994 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 80,312 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 M56 BNJ, 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 32 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M56 BNJ registered?

M56 BNJ is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 September 1994.

Is M56 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M56 BNJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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