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N437 BON

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

136,092 mi
Last recorded136,092 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN437 BON
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 136,092 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top - inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid inner sill has a hole, outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 133,654 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch section ,internal box section area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Box sections X3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced internal box section area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 133,654 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch section ,internal box section area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Box sections X3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced internal box section area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 130,132 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security back section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre signs of wearing to outer tread edges

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security back section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 123,530 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 123,530 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 118,076 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front upper top hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective clamp supports/brackets corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner rear box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 113,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp joint central front (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamps corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split away (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 113,272 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jack mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jack mounting piont (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jack mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp joint central front (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamps corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split away (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 104,447 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner chassis rail box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp light unit corroded pins (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 2mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 100,898 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm badly misshaped (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside chassis, front inner wings, engine chassis frame areas corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 100,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear seat belts mounting point (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear seat belts mounting point (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm badly misshaped (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside chassis, front inner wings, engine chassis frame areas corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 94,114 miles

Body has slight corrosion Offside outer and inner sill corroded front engine area chassis frames rear cross member frame corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front top hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened strut top mount bearing strut assembly (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underbody chassis frame body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 94,113 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play tie rod end steering joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch top section (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion Offside outer and inner sill corroded front engine area chassis frames rear cross member frame corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front top hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened strut top mount bearing strut assembly (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underbody chassis frame body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 90,410 miles

Body has slight corrosion Offside outer and inner sill corroded front engine area chassis frames rear cross member frame corroded (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front top hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear sections joints from cat back (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underbody chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 84,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2014 79,896 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 79,896 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,839 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 67,884 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs poor condition

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2011 62,721 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jul 2011 62,721 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,033 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,233 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 49,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 43,509 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 43,509 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 40,426 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 36,615 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 36,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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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N437 BON is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 N437 BON, 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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N437 BON is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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