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N163 HBX

1995 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

84,910 mi
Last recorded84,910 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1995 Renault Trafic87,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 HBX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 84,910 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side and all previous weld repairs covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front inner wheel arch holed and corroded

both front out riggers holed and corroded

both front steps holed and corroded

both outer sills holed and corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2024 84,903 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering ram leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side and all previous weld repairs covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front inner wheel arch holed and corroded

both front out riggers holed and corroded

both front steps holed and corroded

both outer sills holed and corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2022 84,637 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front both jack points/outriggers and steps holed and corroded

Front both wheel arches holed and corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all previous weld repairs covered in underseal

Fail 1 Jun 2022 84,628 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of rear leaf spring hanger bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front both jack points/outriggers and steps holed and corroded

Front both wheel arches holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all previous weld repairs covered in underseal

Pass 18 May 2021 83,869 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage going into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both front inner wheel arches holed and corroded

both front jacking points out riggers holed and corroded

Fail 5 May 2021 83,839 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both kicking wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis shackle pin mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage going into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both front inner wheel arches holed and corroded

both front jacking points out riggers holed and corroded

rear valance holed and corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2021 83,793 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main member as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 80,935 miles

ALL JACKING POINTS REPAIRED COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 80,935 miles

Emissions not tested loss of coolant (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting AS MARKED (INCOMPLETE WELD) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired AS MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ALL VEHICLE JACKING POINTS REPAIRED COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 75,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

water leak from heater valve

Fail 13 Mar 2019 75,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal under battery (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

water leak from heater valve

Pass 23 Mar 2018 71,110 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 71,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,275 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,362 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 65,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 63,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 63,414 miles

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

Battery tray excessively corroded but secure.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,351 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 61,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,183 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 60,741 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 60,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,871 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 58,675 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 58,672 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 58,627 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 58,339 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 58,339 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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N163 HBX is a 1995 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

Across all 1995 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 87,426 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 N163 HBX, 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 31 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N163 HBX is a 1995 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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