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N489 AAJ

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,515 mi
Last recorded76,515 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 AAJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2008 76,515 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s rack has slight end float

Fail 8 Mar 2008 76,373 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s rack has slight end float

Pass 3 Mar 2007 69,187 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/f&o/s/r tyre sidewalls damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2007 69,187 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

n/s/f&o/s/r tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2006 61,742 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 61,742 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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N489 AAJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N489 AAJ, 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 N489 AAJ registered?

N489 AAJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N489 AAJ safe to buy?

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