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N273 KAF

1996 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,435 mi
Last recorded143,435 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN273 KAF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2010 143,435 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2008 136,627 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2008 136,598 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2007 128,150 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 123,171 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 123,159 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

drivers seat cushion damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2006 113,915 miles

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

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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N273 KAF is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N273 KAF, 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 N273 KAF registered?

N273 KAF is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 January 1996.

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