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52,274 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front suspension and components have age related corrosion
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded at front (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded at front (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Underside has age related corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
exhaust system corroded
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
exhaust system rusty
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
shallow cuts in offside front and offside rear tyres
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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N491 SLJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 N491 SLJ, 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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N491 SLJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 February 1996.
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