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N156 WFJ

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

73,401 mi
Last recorded73,401 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 WFJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 73,401 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 72,448 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 70,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 70,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 68,278 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 65,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 62,264 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 55,759 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 55,019 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 55,019 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2017 54,692 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 30 May 2017 54,692 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2016 53,286 miles

n/s/f tyre & both rear tyres perished

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 24 May 2016 53,277 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

O/s rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 28 May 2015 51,455 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,734 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,268 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OSR Handbrake outer cable chaffed by exhaust

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 48,268 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OSR Handbrake outer cable chaffed by exhaust

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,125 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 45,442 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,953 miles

Offside steering rack gaitor perishing.

Slight damage to nearside front lower flexable brake hose.

Slight judder on nearside front brake.

Unable to see front outer brake pad condition.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 43,942 miles

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

Offside steering rack gaitor perishing.

Slight damage to nearside front lower flexable brake hose.

Slight judder on nearside front brake.

Unable to see front outer brake pad condition.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 42,056 miles

cut in offside rear tyre tread

slight dampness on rear brake back plates

unable to see front brake pad condition clearly

Fail 7 Apr 2009 42,044 miles

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

cut in offside rear tyre tread

rear exhaust corroding and slight exhaust blow

slight dampness on rear brake back plates

unable to see front brake pad condition clearly

Pass 27 May 2008 40,341 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2007 38,825 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Slight damage to nearside front flexable brake hose (not through to cords).

Slight judder and inbalance on front brakes.

Steering rack gaitors perishing.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 37,160 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust box corroding

Slight judder on front brakes

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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N156 WFJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N156 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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N156 WFJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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