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N211 DCM

1996 Renault Trafic

Red Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

74,271 mi
Last recorded74,271 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN211 DCM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2019 74,271 miles

Emissions not tested overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

various warning lights on

Pass 21 Jun 2018 73,675 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 73,675 miles

Emissions not tested water leak over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 72,628 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 72,626 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 72,603 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn to legal limit

Nearside headlamp beam image just visable , inner reflector deteriated

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

engine cooling fan not kicking in

front roll bar link bushed perished

minor play in inner steering rack arms

windscreen scratched

Pass 10 Jun 2016 71,626 miles

Front tyres cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front play in steering rack inner joints

front tyres smaller size than the rear

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2016 71,618 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front tyres cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front play in steering rack inner joints

front tyres smaller size than the rear

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres are bigger than fronts 175/14 to 185/14

Fail 16 Jun 2015 69,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres are bigger than fronts 175/14 to 185/14

Pass 17 Jun 2014 63,305 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 62,445 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 May 2013 62,440 miles

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

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

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 61,172 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,098 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 58,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brakes noisy but working ok

Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,156 miles

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

rear brakes noisy but working ok

Pass 9 Oct 2008 54,964 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 52,775 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 52,775 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 50,565 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 46,723 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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N211 DCM is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N211 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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N211 DCM is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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