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N117 SLJ

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

65,222 mi
Last recorded65,222 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2006
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 SLJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2006 65,222 miles

as per advisory notice issued 01/03/2006 with VT30.

Fail 1 Mar 2006 65,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front reflective lenses cracked.

both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured.

dent in o/s/f wheel rim.

drivers door catch sticky.

drivers seat cusion badly worn.

n/s inner rack knuckle has slight play.

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover split.

n/s/r bumper end cap missing.

n/s/r tyre 3mm on outer edge (legal limit 1.6mm).

o/s/r door window not seal all the way round.

o/s/r light lens cracked but not showing white light.

various damage/corrosion around bodywork.

various under body corrosion.

Fail 19 Jan 2006 64,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both n/s tyres worn to 3mm on outer edge.

drivers seat cushon badly worn.

o/s/f white relective lens broken.

o/s/r light lens cracked but complete.

oil leak

reverse lights not working.

slight dent in o/s/f wheel rim.

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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N117 SLJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N117 SLJ, 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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What year was N117 SLJ registered?

N117 SLJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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