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N152 WFJ

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

52,694 mi
Last recorded52,694 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN152 WFJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 52,694 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 52,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule lower (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 52,215 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens missing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule lower (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lens missing (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 52,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hangers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front brakes slightly binding

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 51,305 miles

Nearside Rear Upper position lamp earth faults not mandatory fitted lamp

Offside Rear Upper position light inop not mandatory lamp also earth fault on lamp

Fail 10 Mar 2023 51,301 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper position lamp earth faults not mandatory fitted lamp

Offside Rear Upper position light inop not mandatory lamp also earth fault on lamp

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 50,089 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 50,076 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 49,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated corroded secured with ties (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 48,631 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 25 Oct 2018 48,489 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 48,419 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 48,419 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 48,100 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 48,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,892 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 47,892 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 45,779 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 45,779 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 42,197 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,982 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 39,982 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 39,352 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 39,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 39,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 38,653 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 38,630 miles

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,631 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,515 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 33,793 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 33,791 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 32,619 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 32,619 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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N152 WFJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 N152 WFJ, 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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N152 WFJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 July 1996.

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