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N191 DCM

1996 Renault Trafic

Green Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

52,817 mi
Last recorded52,817 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN191 DCM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,817 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,193 miles

rear inner arches corroded but not holed through

Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,154 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 52,154 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bad engine oil leake

Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,473 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 51,473 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,124 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 48,120 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 48,114 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,774 miles

corosion to both inner wheelarches

damage to offside and nearside

Fail 19 Feb 2009 46,774 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

corosion to both inner wheelarches

damage to offside and nearside

Pass 9 Jan 2008 44,955 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 44,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 40,021 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 40,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 37,937 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 37,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

nearside front lower ball joint cover split

offside front lower ball joint cover split

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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N191 DCM is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Green with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 N191 DCM, 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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N191 DCM is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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