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74,531 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch is rusted , but ok at present. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front slight play in inner steering rack ball joint .
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch is rusted , ok at present. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front brake discs have surface corrosion on due to vehicle standing.
Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
reverse lamp inop
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
reverse lamp inop
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
battery tray corroded
reverse light inop
Emissions unable to be completed fan not cutting in risk of over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
battery tray corroded
reverse light inop
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch heavy under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill heavy under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Body panel insecure both inner sills (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
jacking points n\s- o\s
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
under side heavily under sealed
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner flitches rotten (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No headlamp patterns, also very low light output (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch/floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill corroded front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill corroded front to rear.. (Up to B pillar) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear inner arches (within 30cm of leaf spring mounts) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both track rod ends have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front blades defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle is covered in underseal, unable to fully insect all areas of corrosion. Brake pipes also covered
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
general corrosion underneath
suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
VERY SLIGHT NOISE FROM OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SUGGEST INSPECTION
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside and nearside front shock absorbers corroding
Offside rear brake back plate damp
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside and nearside front shock absorbers corroding
Offside rear brake back plate damp
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N197 APY is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 N197 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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N197 APY is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 May 1996.
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