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N426 NGT

1996 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

147,240 mi
Last recorded147,240 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN426 NGT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2010 147,240 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

offside side sill holed behind door post

slight wear / noise , offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Dec 2009 143,310 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 143,236 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

offside door latch loose

offside rear foot brake weak

offside sill holed under B post

Pass 9 Dec 2008 137,815 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brakes binding slightly

front & rear anti roll bars have slightly worn bushes

offside front door sill excessively corroded

rear door lower latch not locking

Fail 2 Dec 2008 137,815 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brakes binding slightly

front & rear anti roll bars have slightly worn bushes

offside front door sill excessively corroded

rear door lower latch not locking

Pass 26 Feb 2008 134,040 miles

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

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

exhaust centre clamp corroded / weak

offside side sill corroded & weak

rear suspension leaf springs have corrosion at mountings - threat to next MOT.

Fail 26 Feb 2008 134,038 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust centre clamp corroded / weak

offside side sill corroded & weak

rear suspension leaf springs have corrosion at mountings - threat to next MOT.

Pass 10 Feb 2007 125,333 miles

see vt32 issued 07/02/2007 exclude item 006

Fail 7 Feb 2007 125,324 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre flange clamp corroded

front brake discs have high degree of wear & pads low?

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear tail lamp has slight damage

offside rear tyre perishing

pin hole in offside headlamp

rear brakes squeeling

Pass 24 Feb 2006 115,057 miles

PLEASE SEE ORIGINAL VT32

Fail 24 Feb 2006 115,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

brake squeel o/s rear

n/s rear wheel arch corroding

o/s tail lamp - damaged

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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N426 NGT is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 N426 NGT, 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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N426 NGT is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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