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N185 SBC

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,532 mi
Last recorded109,532 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 SBC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 109,532 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight play in N/S steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2014 109,436 miles

Exterior bodywork corroding and body damage

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

headlamp reflectors deteriorating

light play N/S stering rack track rod

Pass 1 Jun 2013 108,982 miles

Body damage all round vehicle

Engine oil leaks

Front brake discs corroded

N/S steering tie rod has slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2010 108,482 miles

Adv ancing corrosion to underside of vehicle

Body work in poor condition

Both headlamp reflectors starting to corrode

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

Slight ex blow in centre section

Slight play in NS steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2009 105,669 miles

Drivers seat torn but structurally sound

Exhaust in general rusty condition

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

n s cv gator perised

n s tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2008 104,803 miles

Slight play in steering rack n/s

n/s c/v gator starting to perish

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play no affectin g its function

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2006 96,193 miles

Front bumper insecure

N/s/F accident damage

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2005 89,574 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 89,545 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 May 2005 89,530 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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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N185 SBC is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N185 SBC, 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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N185 SBC is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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