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N174 FMB

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

67,016 mi
Last recorded67,016 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN174 FMB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 67,016 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 67,006 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 66,877 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Fail 10 May 2024 66,877 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Pass 15 Apr 2023 66,696 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 66,599 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 66,288 miles

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

Front both wheels binding

Nearside Rear hub oil leak

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 66,100 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Front headlight damp inside

Pass 22 Mar 2019 66,033 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 66,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 65,791 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output backing dull (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,733 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 64,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,530 miles

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,320 miles

3D number plates are fitted but are not likely to be misread.

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 61,316 miles

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

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

3D number plates are fitted but are not likely to be misread.

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,471 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 57,202 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 57,200 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 55,354 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 54,723 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 53,693 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 52,964 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,362 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 49,461 miles

both wiper blades ends spliting

fuse box loose under bonnet

off side cooling fan siezing

Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,244 miles

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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N174 FMB is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N174 FMB, 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 N174 FMB registered?

N174 FMB is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 February 1996.

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