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N299 XMO

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,142 mi
Last recorded134,142 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 XMO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 134,142 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

bodywork generally in poor condition

brake discs becoming quite worn

chassis dry and rusty in places and generally becoming poor

nearside upper door mirror cracked

offside front top spring mouunt rusted

some noise with nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Mar 2011 134,037 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

bodywork generally in poor condition

brake discs becoming quite worn

chassis dry and rusty in places and generally becoming poor

nearside upper door mirror cracked

offside front top spring mouunt rusted

some noise with nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Mar 2010 126,529 miles

1x offside front washer jet not working

Oil leak

charging light and stop light on dash illuminated

gearbox crossmember heavily corroded not within prescribed area

nearside front upper door mirror broken

rear service brake readings low

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

some inbalance in rear brakes

some perishing to nearside rear tyre

some play in offside front track rod end

Fail 5 Mar 2010 126,529 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1x offside front washer jet not working

Oil leak

charging light and stop light on dash illuminated

gearbox crossmember heavily corroded not within prescribed area

nearside front upper door mirror broken

rear service brake readings low

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

some perishing to nearside rear tyre

some play in offside front track rod end

Pass 12 Mar 2009 117,491 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight binding with offside front brake

some noise with nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Feb 2008 112,643 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 112,639 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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N299 XMO is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White 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 N299 XMO, 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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N299 XMO is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 July 1996.

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