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MIL 5717

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,510 mi
Last recorded81,510 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 5717
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 81,510 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 81,182 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 80,859 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 May 2023 80,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2022 80,624 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 80,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear registration plate partially obscured by spare wheel

Fail 2 Apr 2021 80,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear registration plate partially obscured by spare wheel

Pass 11 Jan 2020 79,804 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 79,747 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 78,695 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 77,022 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 77,022 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning belt loose (2.3.3a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 75,079 miles

slight play in off side front inner steering rack joint

Pass 26 Oct 2015 73,766 miles

slight play o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 68,481 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,020 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 62,966 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 60,330 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 60,330 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 56,685 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 56,685 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,675 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 49,802 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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MIL 5717 is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MIL 5717, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MIL 5717 registered?

MIL 5717 is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is MIL 5717 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 5717 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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