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N198 AJB

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

74,253 mi
Last recorded74,253 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 AJB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 74,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 74,253 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 74,244 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 74,213 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 70,365 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 65,433 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 57,205 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 53,996 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 50,180 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 49,089 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 46,752 miles

nearside front tyre perished/splitting ........

Fail 3 Aug 2015 46,662 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished/splitting ........

Pass 14 Aug 2014 45,232 miles

both headlamp reflectors..............

both rear tyres.................

rear number plate...................

Fail 14 Aug 2014 45,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both headlamp reflectors..............

both rear tyres.................

rear number plate...................

Pass 6 Aug 2013 43,886 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 43,408 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front headlight light output reduced

Fail 1 Aug 2012 43,408 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front headlight light output reduced

Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,824 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2010 42,391 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,740 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 40,192 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 38,987 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 38,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer side wall+ nearside front perishing in tread

Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,616 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 36,855 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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N198 AJB is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N198 AJB, 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 N198 AJB registered?

N198 AJB is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N198 AJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N198 AJB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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