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N42 WJB

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

94,366 mi
Last recorded94,366 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 WJB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2025 94,366 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 93,819 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 93,819 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 93,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight body corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2021 93,549 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 93,549 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 93,317 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake servo corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2020 93,311 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 93,101 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 93,101 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 92,666 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 92,666 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 91,247 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 91,243 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 86,751 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 85,096 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 85,093 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 83,861 miles

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)

Fail 23 May 2014 83,851 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 81,304 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 81,304 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2012 78,656 miles

Cat getting weak

Engine oil leak

Exhaust mountings perishing

Pass 24 May 2011 75,460 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 72,635 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 72,631 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 68,412 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak ( matrix area ?)

Fail 26 May 2009 68,412 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 67,365 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 61,160 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 59,659 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres getting low

Pass 13 Oct 2006 59,659 miles

front tyres getting low

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 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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