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N431 XUJ

1996 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,711 mi
Last recorded170,711 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN431 XUJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 170,711 miles

Oil leak

front bumper slightly damaged

front number plate cracked and slightly discoloured

offside lower wing mirror glass (non obligatary) does not provdie an adaquete veiw to the rear

offside rear wheel bearing requires attention soon

rear footbrake performance requires attention soon

Fail 28 Jul 2010 170,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

front bumper slightly damaged

front number plate cracked and slightly discoloured

offside lower wing mirror glass (non obligatary) does not provdie an adaquete veiw to the rear

offside rear wheel bearing requires attention soon

rear footbrake performance requires attention soon

Pass 16 Jul 2009 165,483 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

both rear leaf springs front mounts slighty corroded

both rear wheel bearings require attention soon

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2009 165,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

both rear leaf springs front mounts slighty corroded

both rear wheel bearings require attention soon

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2008 161,059 miles

front number plate cracked

oil leak

several corrosion spots showing

Fail 1 Aug 2008 161,011 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

several corosion spots showing

Pass 23 Jul 2007 155,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

foot+handbrake performance on limit

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Jul 2007 155,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

foot + handbrake performance on limit

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2006 150,381 miles

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

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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N431 XUJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N431 XUJ, 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 N431 XUJ registered?

N431 XUJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 July 1996.

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