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N288 ERV

1995 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

101,598 mi
Last recorded101,598 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1995 Renault Trafic87,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 ERV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 101,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

drivers seat belt twisted

o/s rear light lens damaged

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2020 101,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

drivers seat belt twisted

o/s rear light lens damaged

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2019 100,142 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant ex bottle loose

n/s reverse light in/op

o/s outer body sill corroded

rear bumper end caps missing

Fail 5 Nov 2019 100,142 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant ex bottle loose

n/s reverse light in/op

o/s outer body sill corroded

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 22 Nov 2018 98,575 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front o/s n/s inner and outer body sills corroded and holed .not in prescribed area

n/s front tyre cracking

o/ seat belt twisted opp-orates ok

o/s n/s rear wheel arches corroded

rear bumper end caps missing

rear tyres cracking

screen scratches on o/s dose not restrict view of the road

Fail 20 Nov 2018 98,574 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant leak

front o/s n/s inner and outer body sills corroded and holed . not in prescribed area

n/s front tyre cracking

o/s front seat belt twisted opp-orates ok

o/s n/s rear wheel arches corroded

o/s rear light lens damaged and taped up

rear bumper o/s n/s end caps missing

rear tyres cracking

screen scratches on o/s dose not restrict view of the road

Fail 6 Nov 2018 98,546 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position nearside catch faulty (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength road spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant leak

front o/s n/s inner and outer body sills corroded and holed . not in prescribed area

n/s front tyre cracking

o/s front seat belt twisted opp-orates ok

o/s n/s rear wheel arches corroded

o/s rear light lens damaged and taped up

rear bumper o/s n/s end caps missing

rear tyres cracking

screen scratches on o/s dose not restrict view of the road

Pass 8 Nov 2017 96,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s mirror glass wrong size view to rear not restricted

o/s n/s outer body sills corrode out side prescribed area

o/s n/s rear inner wheel arches corroded

o/s rear light lens cracked

oil leaks

rear bumper end caps missing

screen scratches on o/s dose not restrict view of road

Fail 7 Nov 2017 96,610 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s mirror glass wrong size view to rear not restricted

o/s n/s outer body sills corrode out side prescribed area

o/s n/s rear inner wheel arches corroded

o/s rear light lens cracked

oil leaks

rear bumper end caps missing

screen scratches on o/s dose not restrict view of road

Pass 8 Nov 2016 94,276 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s front seat belt twisted

o/s n/s outer and inner body sills corroded not in prescribed area

o/s n/s rear bumper end caps missing

o/s rear light damaged

oil leaks note oil om min

screen scratches on o/s dose not restrict view of road

Fail 7 Nov 2016 94,276 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s front seat belt twisted

o/s n/s outer and inner body sills corroded not in prescribed area

o/s n/s rear bumper end caps missing

o/s rear light damaged

oil leaks note oil om min

screen scratches on o/s dose not restrict view of road

Pass 22 Oct 2015 91,915 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s front seat belt twistted

o/s n/s front body sills inner and outer corroded not in perscribed area

oil leak

rear bumper end caps missing

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2015 91,915 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s front seat belt twistted

o/s n/s front body sills inner and outer corroded not in perscribed area

oil leak

rear bumper end caps missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 89,529 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

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

o/s front seat belt twistted

o/s n/s body sills corrded

o/s wiper blade has been cut off. dose operate to give adequate view

Fail 4 Nov 2014 89,529 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

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

o/s front seat belt twistted

o/s n/s body sills corrded

o/s wiper blade has been cut off. dose operate to give adequate view

Pass 6 Nov 2013 87,025 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

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

o/s front brake warning wire broken

o/s front seat belt twisted

o/s front sill corroded and holed not in perscribed area

o/s n/s rear buper end caps missing

o/s n/s rear tyres cuts on outer walls

o/s screen scratches dose not obscure vision

Fail 6 Nov 2013 87,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

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

o/s front brake warning wire broken

o/s front seat belt twisted

o/s front sill corroded and holed not in perscribed area

o/s n/s rear buper end caps missing

o/s n/s rear tyres cuts on outer walls

o/s screen scratches dose not obscure vision

Pass 6 Nov 2012 84,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s brake pad warning wire broken

o/s front seat belt twisted

o/s front sill corroded and holed not in perscribed area

o/s n/s rear tyres cuts and cracking on walls

o/s screen sratches dose not obscure vision

Pass 8 Nov 2011 81,200 miles

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

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

o/s n/s rear bumper end caps missing

o/s rear brake binding slightly

rear tyres cut on walls

screen scratches to o/s view ok

Fail 8 Nov 2011 81,200 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s n/s rear bumper end caps missing

rear tyres cut on walls

screen scratches to o/s view ok

Pass 9 Nov 2010 76,264 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres cut on walls

o/s screendrivers view ok

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 76,264 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s n/s rear tyres cut on walls

o/s screendrivers view ok

Pass 11 Nov 2009 75,537 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

o/s n/s headlam p reflectors faded ,REPLACE HEAD LAMPS SOON

o/s n/s rear end caps missing

o/s screen scratches dose not obscure vission

Pass 11 Nov 2008 73,913 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s rear bumper end cap missing

o/s n/s headlamp reflectors faded

o/s outter body sill corroded ,not in prescribed area

Pass 9 Nov 2007 70,159 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 65,930 miles

Oil leak

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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N288 ERV is a 1995 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 N288 ERV, 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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N288 ERV is a 1995 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 October 1995.

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