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N157 AJB

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

97,909 mi
Last recorded97,909 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 AJB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 97,909 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

areas of corrosion all over

Pass 8 Jul 2025 95,406 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 93,389 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 93,385 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 90,964 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 88,348 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear BRAKE SHIELDS DAMP NO VISUAL LEAKS

Rear TYRES STARTING TO WEAR LOW - BOTH

Pass 6 Jul 2021 87,020 miles

CORROSION IN PLACES

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear BRAKE SHIELD DAMP BUT NO VISUAL LEAK FROM WHEEL CYLINDER - BOTH

Pass 9 Jul 2020 86,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated upper and lower (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion in places

Pass 4 Jul 2019 84,841 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2018 82,763 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 78,845 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear drum brakes noisy advise inspection

Fail 10 Jul 2017 78,823 miles

Front Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear drum brakes noisy advise inspection

Pass 11 Jul 2016 74,422 miles

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 74,391 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,616 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 70,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 67,070 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 67,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake noisy in tester

Pass 1 Nov 2012 63,169 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear tyres out of slightly out of shape

Fail 30 Oct 2012 63,169 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear tyres out of slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Oct 2011 59,099 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 54,923 miles

Hand & footbrake efficiency is low on n/s/r.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 54,853 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Hand & footbrake efficiency is low on n/s/r.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,189 miles

N/side outer cv boot perishing

Pass 30 Oct 2008 46,613 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 42,938 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 37,712 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 37,617 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 32,770 miles

Rear b rakes very noisey

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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N157 AJB is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 N157 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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N157 AJB is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 July 1996.

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