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N173 MPN

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,794 mi
Last recorded70,794 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 MPN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 70,794 miles

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

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 13 Aug 2024 69,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing suffering corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2023 68,685 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undersealed

Pass 21 Jun 2022 68,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch Slight Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch Slight Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch Slight Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 67,691 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 67,297 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 54,333 miles

both head lamp lenses discoulered

rear tyres slightly worn on edges

slight play on both steering rack arms

Pass 14 Jun 2018 53,785 miles

anti roll bar bushes perishing

brake discs rusty

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2017 51,664 miles

headlamp beam patterns weak

Fail 10 Jun 2017 51,664 miles

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

headlamp beam patterns weak

Pass 10 Jun 2016 50,690 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 48,742 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,421 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 42,824 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2013 42,818 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2010 39,816 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

slight corosion under vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2009 36,839 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 34,922 miles

corrosion to front discs

corrosion to rear lower cross member

slight blow at centre exhaust box and small splits in box

Fail 12 Jun 2008 34,921 miles

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

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

corrosion to front discs

corrosion to rear lower cross member

slight blow at centre exhaust box and small splits in box

Pass 14 Jun 2007 34,428 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 31,036 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 31,030 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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N173 MPN is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N173 MPN, 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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What year was N173 MPN registered?

N173 MPN is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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