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N138 AJB

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,828 mi
Last recorded101,828 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 AJB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 101,828 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 101,828 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 95,944 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 95,924 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 94,356 miles

corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas various places

some metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

Pass 18 Sep 2015 92,930 miles

BOTH SILLS VERY RUSTY

UNDERNEATH VERY RUSTY

Fail 15 Sep 2015 92,919 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X / MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X / MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

BOTH SILLS VERY RUSTY

UNDERNEATH VERY RUSTY

Pass 19 Sep 2014 90,796 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 90,791 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 20 Sep 2013 89,600 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2013 89,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2012 87,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlamp weak

rear brake weak

Fail 14 Sep 2012 86,929 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlamp weak

rear brake weak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,215 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside headlamp lens chipped and beam pattern weak

slight binding both side front brakes

Fail 21 Sep 2011 84,212 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside headlamp lens chipped and beam pattern weak

slight binding both side front brakes

Pass 29 Sep 2010 81,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 78,362 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chip in nearside headlamp

Pass 23 Sep 2008 75,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

chip in nearside headlamp lens

rear brake balance on upper limit

slight damage to offside rear light lens

Pass 17 Sep 2007 71,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both side front anti-roll bar link bushes starting to perish

chip in nearside headlamp lens

Pass 22 Sep 2006 70,486 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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N138 AJB is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N138 AJB, 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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N138 AJB is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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