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ExpiredMileage
94,366 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Emissions unable to be completed wont idle (8.2.1.2 (d))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear upper wheel arches by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member both sides by leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Unable to to both rear wheel bearings
all brake pipes undersealed
handbrake reading reading 19%. min requirement 16%
inner and outer sill corroded outside prescribed area
rear foot brake reading low
stone chip out "A"
underside heavily coated in underseal
visible corrosion where not undersealed
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
all brake pipes undersealed
inner and outer sill corroded outside prescribed area
rear foot brake reading low
stone chip out "A"
underside heavily coated in underseal
visible corrosion where not undersealed
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
all brake pipes undersealed
inner and outer sill corroded outside prescribed area
rear foot brake reading low
stone chip out "A"
underside heavily coated in underseal
visible corrosion where not undersealed
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
slight body corrosion
Age related corrosion to all front & rear suspension/steering components-none deemed structurally weakened
Both nearside & offside rear brakes binding-just deemed passable at time of test-due to very low annual mileage use
Corrosion to nearside & offside rear bumper valance
Corrosion to underside of vehicle on nearside & offside rear inner sills within suspension perscribed areas-not deemed structurally weakened
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has play/movement not deemed excessive
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Age related corrosion to all front & rear suspension/steering components-none deemed structurally weakened
Both nearside & offside rear brakes binding-just deemed passable at time of test-due to very low annual mileage use
Corrosion to nearside & offside rear bumper valance
Corrosion to underside of vehicle on nearside & offside rear inner sills within suspension perscribed areas-not deemed structurally weakened
Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust silencer support rubber split allowing for insecure system-replaced mounting rubber (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Retaining clip for bulb in holder missing-secured by alternative means to achieve correct aim/pattern. (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has play/movement not deemed excessive
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working Lamp cluster/harness plug corroded, cleaned up to achieve correct operation (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Lamp cluster/harness plug corroded, cleaned up to achieve correct operation (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
brake servo corroded
Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
brake servo corroded
Front Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
both front shockers casing corroded
engine is misfiring
servo corroded
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
Front Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
both front shockers casing corroded
engine is misfiring
servo corroded
Front Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
all four shock absorbers casing corroded
servo corroded
subframe corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
all four shock absorbers casing corroded
servo corroded
subframe corroded
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine misfiring
nearside handbrake slightly low effort
nearside rear inner arch corroded
slight bind on offside rear brake
underside has scabby corrosion in places
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.4e)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outriggers and nearside rear sill end (2.4.A.3)
rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine misfiring
nearside handbrake slightly low effort
nearside rear inner arch corroded
underside has scabby corrosion in places
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both outer sills becoming rusty
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both outer sills getting rusty
nearside front tyre starting to get worn on outer edge
nearside rear inner wheel arch very rusty
vehicles underbody weak with corrosion in areas
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight blow from front exhaust and getting rusty in areas
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front calipers brake hoses ferrules rusty
front brake discs rusty
slight blow from front exhaust and getting rusty in areas
unable to see front brake pads to judge wear
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Cat getting weak
Engine oil leak
Exhaust mountings perishing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r micro cracking
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coolant leak ( matrix area ?)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front tyres getting low
front tyres getting low
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N42 WJB is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 WJB, 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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N42 WJB is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 February 1996.
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