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N497 AYD

1995 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,083 mi
Last recorded49,083 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Renault Trafic87,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 AYD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,083 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 49,083 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s/f tyre wall cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,737 miles

offside track rod end rubber split

slight exhaust leak

Fail 5 Aug 2012 48,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F headlamp lens cracked

N/S/F wheel binding

Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,143 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

nearside headlamp lens cracked

slight leak on offside rear hub

Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

slight oil leak on offside rear hub

Pass 17 Aug 2009 45,565 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front headlamp lens cracked but doesnt affect beam image

offside rear footbrake and handbrake performace not as good as nearside rear footbrake and handbrake- needs investigation

Fail 17 Aug 2009 45,565 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front headlamp lens cracked but doesnt affect beam image

offside rear footbrake and handbrake performace not as good as nearside rear footbrake and handbrake- needs investigation

Pass 22 Aug 2008 44,650 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 44,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 41,583 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 41,583 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s head lamp glass cracked

rad leaking badley

reare exhaust tail pipe rusted

Pass 8 Aug 2006 40,161 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 40,161 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N497 AYD is a 1995 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 N497 AYD, 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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What year was N497 AYD registered?

N497 AYD is a 1995 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 September 1995.

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