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N212 ARR

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,420 mi
Last recorded70,420 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN212 ARR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 70,420 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 68,860 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 68,860 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working bulb blown (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 67,823 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 67,450 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 65,934 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 64,716 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 64,570 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 64,531 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,105 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 64,105 miles

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

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 63,401 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 61,892 miles

condition of both headlamp reflecter and beam intensity BORDERLINE

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arches

rear number plate

Pass 2 Jan 2013 61,740 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 61,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 59,480 miles

slight wear n/s steering rack tie rod end

Pass 23 Feb 2010 56,737 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 52,504 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 49,495 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 45,827 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 45,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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N212 ARR is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N212 ARR, 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 N212 ARR registered?

N212 ARR is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N212 ARR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N212 ARR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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