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N42 NAE

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,990 mi
Last recorded148,990 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 NAE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 148,990 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 148,971 miles

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

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

Stop and tail lense offside rear full of water but not affecting operation of lamps

Pass 3 Jul 2008 148,311 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 148,311 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 146,424 miles

dampness around nearside and offside steering rack ends

nearside and offside rear valance corners corroded

slight movement in lower steering column bracket coming out of bulk head

Fail 16 May 2007 146,385 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

dampness around nearside and offside steering rack gators

nearside and offside rear valance corners corroded

slight movement in lower steering column bracket coming out of bulk head

Pass 30 May 2006 142,364 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

slight amount of play in offside steering rack

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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N42 NAE 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 N42 NAE, 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 N42 NAE registered?

N42 NAE is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N42 NAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N42 NAE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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