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N187 APY

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

56,001 mi
Last recorded56,001 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN187 APY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 56,001 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r brake noisy advise brake ckeck

Fail 29 Apr 2026 55,989 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r brake noisy advise brake ckeck

Pass 31 Oct 2023 55,727 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2022 55,441 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES DETIORIATED

Front tyres worn low on inner edges

oil leak

slight play in n/s track rod

Pass 27 Oct 2021 55,035 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2021 55,035 miles

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

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

oil leak

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 54,387 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 54,387 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 53,451 miles

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

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

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

tyres age cracked

undertray fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2019 53,451 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

tyres age cracked

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2018 52,913 miles

oil leak

undertray fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2018 57,899 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in o/s track rod

undertray fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2017 52,173 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in o/s track rod

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,376 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,922 miles

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 7 Mar 2014 49,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 49,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,503 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

wipers in poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2013 47,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

wipers in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,621 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,829 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,843 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,957 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,550 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,795 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,232 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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N187 APY is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 N187 APY, 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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N187 APY is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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