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N503 KPS

1996 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

74,892 mi
Last recorded74,892 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN503 KPS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 74,892 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 May 2008 74,828 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 65,680 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 65,668 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

O/S tail lamp lens broken.O/S sill holed.

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

Fail 17 May 2006 56,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

O/S tail light taped in.

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Pass 17 May 2006 56,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S tail light taped in.

Fail 11 May 2006 56,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Holes in front and rear of o/s sill

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

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 56,464 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2005 54,453 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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N503 KPS is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N503 KPS, 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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N503 KPS is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N503 KPS shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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