MOT Status
Mileage
151,955 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear tyres cracking
coolant leaking
offside front tyre very badly cracking and slightly flat
How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?
Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N497 TPJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 N497 TPJ, 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 N497 TPJ registered?
N497 TPJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 January 1996.
Is N497 TPJ safe to buy?
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