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N31 TAY

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,522 mi
Last recorded110,522 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 TAY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2009 110,522 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 118,158 miles

Oil leak

general corrosion starting though out vehicle.

Fail 2 Jul 2008 118,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Advise oil leak on back of engine

Advise underbody corrosion all over underside of vehicle borderline in places

Pass 5 Jul 2007 118,168 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 118,163 miles

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

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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N31 TAY is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N31 TAY, 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 N31 TAY registered?

N31 TAY is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N31 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N31 TAY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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