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N356 DHF

1996 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,211 mi
Last recorded105,211 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN356 DHF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 105,211 miles

o/s/r tyre advise

Fail 13 Jun 2017 105,210 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 95,193 miles

rear bumber corroison advise

Fail 27 May 2016 95,073 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper rebound pin missing (2.4.B.5)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear bumber corroison advise

Pass 1 May 2015 85,754 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 85,098 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Fail 13 May 2014 85,078 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 31 May 2013 84,870 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 84,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s front lower swivel ball joint boot frail.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 84,607 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s front lower swivel ball joint boot frail.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 81,912 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under side of vehicle is very rusty and flaking.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 81,291 miles

both n/s/f metal brake pipes corroding.

n/s/f inner arch/wing holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

o/s/f inner upper arch corroding.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 81,291 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both n/s/f metal brake pipes corroding.

n/s/f inner arch/wing holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

o/s/f inner upper arch corroding.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 1 May 2009 80,575 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 75,933 miles

all brake hoses cracked

front discs pitted

front pads maybe low

n/s/r tyre worn on outside

rear arches corroded

secondhand hose fitted to o/s/f

Fail 1 Apr 2008 75,921 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake hoses cracked

front discs pitted

front pads maybe low

n/s/r tyre worn on outside

rear arches corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2007 74,069 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 74,069 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2006 66,715 miles

slight play in steering rack knuckles . n/s/r sharp edges covered with duck tape

Fail 19 Apr 2006 66,715 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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N356 DHF is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N356 DHF, 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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N356 DHF is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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