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N218 XNT

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,687 mi
Last recorded153,687 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 XNT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 153,687 miles

both front inner rack ends have slight play

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

offside front outer sill corroded but not with in a prescribed area

Fail 26 Sep 2016 153,687 miles

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

both front inner rack ends have slight play

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

offside front outer sill corroded but not with in a prescribed area

Pass 25 Sep 2015 152,402 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

botth inner rack ends have slight play

offside outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 5 Aug 2015 152,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s outer sill in non prescribed ares corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 145,158 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 145,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 135,079 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear outer sills holed but not in prescribed area

rear number plate fading

Fail 9 May 2012 135,054 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear outer sills holed but not in prescribed area

rear number plate fading

Pass 11 May 2011 124,705 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 117,673 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 111,961 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 105,562 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 105,559 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2007 98,195 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2007 98,195 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 May 2006 87,861 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2006 87,861 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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N218 XNT is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N218 XNT, 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 N218 XNT registered?

N218 XNT is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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