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N34 ETP

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,412 mi
Last recorded160,412 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN34 ETP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 160,412 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Rear Body panel has accident damage

Fail 20 Sep 2016 160,411 miles

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

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

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

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Rear Body panel has accident damage

Pass 22 Apr 2015 139,197 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 139,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 119,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2014 119,709 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 102,385 miles

body damage

corrosion around leaf spring front hangers

front brakes binding slightly

unable to see front brake pads

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 101,841 miles

body damage

unable to see front brake pads clearly

Fail 23 Feb 2012 101,823 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

body damage

unable to see front brake pads clearly

Pass 18 Mar 2011 100,670 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brakes binding slightly

mounting brakets corroded front of rear leaf springs

o/s/r hub cap missing

Fail 17 Mar 2011 100,669 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brakes binding slightly

mounting brakets corroded front of rear leaf springs

o/s/r hub cap missing

Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,920 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion around n/s/r leaf spring front mount

o/s/r bumper insecure

o/s/r wing damaged

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2010 98,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

corrosion around n/s/r leaf spring front mount

o/s/r bumper insecure

o/s/r wing damaged

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2009 97,329 miles

corrosion around n/s/f leaf spring eye

o/s/f sill corroded

water in o/s/r light lens

Fail 2 Mar 2009 97,321 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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)

corrosion around n/s/f leaf spring eye

o/s/f sill corroded

water in o/s/r light lens

Fail 26 Feb 2009 97,320 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

corrosion around n/s/f leaf spring eye

o/s/f sill corroded

water in o/s/r light lens

Pass 5 Mar 2008 92,435 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f outer sill corroded to excess near jacking point

Fail 29 Feb 2008 92,355 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s headlamp holed

o/s/f outer sill corroded to excess near jacking point

Pass 19 Feb 2007 85,995 miles

as per m.o.t test 641560757025

Fail 19 Feb 2007 85,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

damage to off side rear front leaf spring mount area

poor repair to near side rear front leaf spring mount area

slight marking to front screen

Pass 6 Mar 2006 79,499 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 79,499 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r bumper missing

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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N34 ETP is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N34 ETP, 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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N34 ETP is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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