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N236 GTW

1996 Renault Trafic

Green Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,590 mi
Last recorded120,590 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN236 GTW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2011 120,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

both rear bumper corners missing

both rear door inner bottoms corroded away

both rear inner + outer artches corroded away

front wiperblades deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2010 120,229 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2009 119,837 miles

chassis is slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2009 119,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis is slightly corroded

coolant leak

Pass 18 Jan 2008 118,051 miles

nearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 4 Jan 2008 118,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

nearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 1 Feb 2007 113,565 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 113,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 105,626 miles

offside steering rack gaiter perished and cracked

rear bumper damaged

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 GTW is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Green with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N236 GTW, 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 GTW is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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