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N213 DCM

1996 Renault Trafic

Red Petrol 2154cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,374 mi
Last recorded87,374 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN213 DCM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,154cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2012 87,374 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

can not see front brake pad so not inspected

Pass 25 Aug 2011 82,039 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 76,000 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

body wroks all rounds

Fail 17 Aug 2010 76,000 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

body wroks all rounds

Pass 26 Aug 2009 75,180 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2009 75,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2008 70,820 miles

Battery caps loose

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside rear indicator fading

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Radiator corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2008 70,820 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery caps loose

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside rear indicator fading

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Radiator corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2007 68,712 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 68,711 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2006 63,348 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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N213 DCM is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,154cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N213 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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N213 DCM is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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