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N443 FBK

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,178 mi
Last recorded178,178 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN443 FBK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 178,178 miles

All inner wheel arches badly corroded to edge of prescribed area.

Both outer sills badly corroded and almost into prescribed area.

General underside corrosion.

Offside headlamp reflector deteriorated.

Offside track rod end ball joint worn.

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 175,927 miles

General corrosion throughout.

Offside front indicator loose but not insecure.

Offside headlamp deteriorated.

Offside mirror slightly damaged.

Offside rear light unit damaged.

Oil leak

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Fail 18 Nov 2008 175,927 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General corrosion throughout.

Offside front indicator loose but not insecure.

Offside headlamp deteriorated.

Offside mirror slightly damaged.

Offside rear light unit damaged.

Oil leak

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 173,449 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 173,427 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 170,632 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 170,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N443 FBK is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N443 FBK, 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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N443 FBK is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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