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N231 UEC

1995 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

47,940 mi
Last recorded47,940 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1995 Renault Trafic87,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 UEC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 47,940 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 47,893 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 47,893 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 47,718 miles

Centre & Rear exhaust slightly deteriated

Fail 13 Jun 2019 47,718 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Centre & Rear exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 13 Jun 2018 47,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 47,372 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 47,063 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 47,063 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement lh front brake has restricted movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 46,887 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 46,446 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 46,102 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 46,087 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 45,413 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 45,413 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 44,545 miles

Passenger front tyre outer wall perished.

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

Fail 14 May 2012 44,545 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Passenger front tyre outer wall perished.

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

Pass 3 May 2011 43,176 miles

LH FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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

Pass 13 May 2010 41,458 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 41,458 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

no exhaust gases to register from tail pipe

Pass 19 May 2009 40,001 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 39,998 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 38,652 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 38,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 36,577 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 36,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2006 34,566 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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N231 UEC is a 1995 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1995 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 87,426 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 N231 UEC, 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 31 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N231 UEC registered?

N231 UEC is a 1995 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N231 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N231 UEC shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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