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N491 SLJ

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

52,274 mi
Last recorded52,274 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 SLJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 52,274 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 51,555 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 51,555 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 50,381 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Underside has age related corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2023 48,685 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 46,463 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 46,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 46,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 46,392 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 45,416 miles

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))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 45,414 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 45,220 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 45,215 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 44,124 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2018 44,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,940 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2016 43,915 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 43,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 43,167 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 43,167 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,895 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 42,821 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 41,899 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,710 miles

shallow cuts in offside front and offside rear tyres

Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,627 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 35,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,546 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,791 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 30,003 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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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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What year was N491 SLJ registered?

N491 SLJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N491 SLJ shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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