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N436 XAJ

1995 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,826 mi
Last recorded91,826 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Renault Trafic87,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN436 XAJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 91,826 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber is split. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner wheel arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides slightly rough when spun. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose is slightly insecure.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Points of corrosion on both rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting points. Both sides at rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various points of corrosion present.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 90,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, inner wheel arches, over 30 cm from suspension top mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, leaf spring rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 90,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing screen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, inner wheel arches, over 30 cm from suspension top mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, leaf spring rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2024 88,649 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 88,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp replaced bulbs (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 87,314 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 87,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 May 2022 87,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related corrosion

n/s and o/s sills soft

Fail 26 Apr 2022 87,091 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2021 86,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower step area slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower step area slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 86,685 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front anti roll bar bushes split but no abnormal movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 86,678 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front anti roll bar bushes split but no abnormal movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 86,073 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 86,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 86,051 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 84,792 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 84,790 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 83,971 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 83,971 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 83,211 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 83,168 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 83,168 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 82,360 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 81,183 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 80,555 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,771 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 77,771 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 75,405 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 73,341 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 66,660 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 62,446 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 57,591 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 57,591 miles

Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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N436 XAJ is a 1995 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 87,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N436 XAJ, 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 31 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N436 XAJ is a 1995 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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