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N245 DKN

1996 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,883 mi
Last recorded160,883 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN245 DKN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 160,883 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 160,863 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 143,299 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 137,471 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 133,183 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 128,351 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 122,302 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 121,510 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 120,767 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 119,658 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 112,464 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 103,748 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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N245 DKN is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N245 DKN, 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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N245 DKN is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N245 DKN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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