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N490 VJB

1995 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,619 mi
Last recorded110,619 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1995 Renault Trafic87,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 VJB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 110,619 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 110,619 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 108,915 miles

catalytic converter noisey

Pass 6 Jun 2011 105,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cat to middle joint, flanges very corroded and thin

nearside rear wheelbearing noisy when rotated

offside rear wheelbearing very noisy when rotated

rear brakes noisey

Pass 9 Jun 2010 97,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished (2002 tyres)

middlebox of exhaust, mounting rubber missing

Pass 27 May 2009 89,725 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 86,028 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 82,423 miles

exhaust system corroding.

rear flexy unions corroding.

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

slight movement in inner rack joint o/side.

Fail 14 Aug 2007 82,387 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake disc, some runout.

Rear wheel bearings, some noise.

Steering rack offside joint, some movement.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 75,219 miles

Wiper blades splitting at ends.

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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N490 VJB is a 1995 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N490 VJB, 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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N490 VJB is a 1995 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 August 1995.

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