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N493 DUY

1996 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,761 mi
Last recorded94,761 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 DUY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 94,761 miles

Both rear springs, front anchor points corroded

Front number plate poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 94,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear springs, front anchor points corroded

Front number plate poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 91,177 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Jan 2013 91,177 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jan 2012 87,468 miles

Both rear indicators slightly white

Both rear springs, front shakle mounts very corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Whole chassis very corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2012 87,468 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Both rear indicators slightly white

Both rear springs, front shakle mounts very corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Whole chassis very corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 83,336 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear of chassis slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2011 83,286 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear of chassis slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2010 79,363 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear chassis members starting to corroded

Very slight play in steering rack on pinion

Fail 20 Jan 2010 79,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear chassis members starting to corroded

Very slight play in steering rack on pinion

Pass 7 Jan 2009 75,125 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 75,125 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2007 71,457 miles

offside steering rack boot starting to deteriorate.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

slight play in offside steering arm.

Pass 3 Jan 2007 66,668 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

near-side and off-side steering rack balls have slight play

Pass 23 Dec 2005 56,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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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N493 DUY is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N493 DUY, 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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N493 DUY is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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