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N447 FBK

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,435 mi
Last recorded137,435 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN447 FBK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 137,435 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 133,546 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 124,665 miles

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipe unions corroded at center

chassis corroded

corrosion/holes ns outer sill,osf inner arch

nsr brake grabbing

nsr side light slightly dim

oil leak

poss leak on fuel tank-no leak at test

rear exhaust mtg split

Fail 11 Sep 2009 124,665 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipe unions corroded at center

chassis corroded

corrosion/holes ns outer sill,osf inner arch

nsr brake grabbing

nsr side light slightly dim

oil leak

poss leak on fuel tank-no leak at test

rear exhaust mtg split

Pass 9 Oct 2008 118,626 miles

nsr brake grabbing

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

center brake pipe unions corroded

corrosion osr inner wheel arch

corrosion/hole osf chassis

front and rear exhaust mountings split-exhaust not insecure

front shockers heavily corroded

ns ball joint boot split

oil all over engine-unable to check fuel system correctly for leaks

outer sills corroded/holed

play/knocking os rack arm

Fail 7 Oct 2008 118,608 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

center brake pipe unions corroded

corrosion osr inner wheel arch

corrosion/hole osf chassis

front and rear exhaust mountings split-exhaust not insecure

front shockers heavily corroded

ns ball joint boot split

nsr brake grabbing

oil all over engine-unable to check fuel system correctly for leaks

outer sills corroded/holed

play/knocking os rack arm

Pass 10 Oct 2007 115,993 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 113,793 miles

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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N447 FBK is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N447 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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N447 FBK is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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