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N198 UPK

1996 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,794 mi
Last recorded76,794 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 UPK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 76,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2011 76,728 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2010 72,195 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 67,368 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 67,318 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 67,122 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 62,180 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 62,120 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 57,931 miles

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

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 UPK is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N198 UPK, 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 UPK registered?

N198 UPK is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is N198 UPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N198 UPK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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