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N236 ETS

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,722 mi
Last recorded69,722 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN236 ETS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 69,722 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs and panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg and panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear chassis legs area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))

offside and nearside rear leaf springs "U" bolts and nuts corroded

oil leak engine area

towbar frame corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2025 69,722 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs and panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg and panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear chassis legs area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))

offside and nearside rear leaf springs "U" bolts and nuts corroded

oil leak engine area

towbar frame corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2024 68,739 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable rear axle corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to upper caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear leaf springs fixing U bolts and nuts corroded

heavy surface corrosion on underside at suspension prescribed areas (unable to fully assess due to underseal)

towbar frame corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2024 68,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper bottom hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Axle deformed but serviceable rear axle corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to upper caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear leaf springs fixing U bolts and nuts corroded

heavy surface corrosion on underside at suspension prescribed areas (unable to fully assess due to underseal)

towbar frame corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2023 68,065 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 66,075 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

under side of body showing corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2021 64,835 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2021 64,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside headlight slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2018 64,621 miles

Front nearside and offside headlight slightly deteriorated

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 61,930 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nsf door sill corroded and holed but not structral

Pass 9 Aug 2016 57,528 miles

vehicle over heated during test

Fail 6 Aug 2016 57,528 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking at full pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle over heated during test

Pass 28 Jul 2015 54,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 54,371 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle overheated on ramp

Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 50,641 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2013 48,595 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all shoker outter covers rusty

engine temp high during emmisons test

exhausht systen rusty

Pass 17 May 2011 43,534 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,916 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,142 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 32,966 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 29,916 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 27,291 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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N236 ETS is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N236 ETS, 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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N236 ETS is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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