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N495 GWT

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,173 mi
Last recorded122,173 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 GWT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 122,173 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyre misshaped and worn pn outer edge

nsr slide door corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyre misshaped and worn pn outer edge

nsr slide door corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2014 118,484 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 116,209 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2013 116,209 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 114,301 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 114,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 114,299 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 10,880 miles

Battery insecure

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Apr 2008 10,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 May 2007 102,687 miles

Battery insecure

rear tyres getting low.

slight play in steering rack both sides.

Fail 27 Apr 2007 102,681 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

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

n/s/r tyre soft.

slight play in both sides of steering rack.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 98,411 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 98,410 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

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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N495 GWT is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N495 GWT, 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 N495 GWT registered?

N495 GWT is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 January 1996.

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