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N510 NMW

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,685 mi
Last recorded100,685 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN510 NMW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 100,685 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 100,685 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 100,550 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 100,018 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 98,539 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 97,268 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 93,407 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 93,407 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 92,167 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 92,152 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 91,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Sills heavily corroded/holed.

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner arch corroded/holed near headlight.

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Sill/Inner arch heavily corroded/holed.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 91,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Sills heavily corroded/holed.

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner arch corroded/holed near headlight.

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Sill/Inner arch heavily corroded/holed.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Bumper mounting insecure.

Pass 8 Apr 2017 90,960 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Wheel arch heavily corroded at the bottom (jacking points)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion at front of wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis near rear axle. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner arch heavily corroded and holed.

Offside Front Wheel arch heavily corroded (jacking points)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion in front of wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rubber Fuel pipes coming away from fuel tank starting to perish.

Fail 27 Mar 2017 90,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Wheel arch heavily corroded at the bottom (jacking points)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion at front of wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis near rear axle. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner arch heavily corroded and holed.

Offside Front Wheel arch heavily corroded (jacking points)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion in front of wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rubber Fuel pipes coming away from fuel tank starting to perish.

Pass 2 Apr 2016 90,231 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 89,949 miles

n/s/r inner + o/s/r inner sills corroded not within 30cm of perscribed areas or structral integrity

Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,942 miles

n/s/r behind plastic sill trim corroded not within 30cm of perscribed areas or strutual integrity

o/s/r behind plastic sill traim corroded not within 30cm od perscribed areas or structual integrity

Fail 16 Apr 2015 89,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s/r behind plastic sill trim corroded not within 30cm of perscribed areas or strutual integrity

o/s/r behind plastic sill traim corroded not within 30cm od perscribed areas or structual integrity

Pass 26 Mar 2014 89,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 88,605 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 88,597 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 88,051 miles

n/s rear brake reading low,advise brakes are inspected.

Fail 5 Apr 2012 88,048 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 87,197 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cosmetic cracking to tread.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre has cosmetic cracking to tread.

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 87,177 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has cosmetic cracking to tread.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre has cosmetic cracking to tread.

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 86,724 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Apr 2010 86,708 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Apr 2009 84,862 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 78,756 miles

Slight play in both steering arms

o/s/f headlight lens cracked. Not effecting beam paturn

Fail 25 Mar 2008 78,756 miles

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

Slight play in both steering arms

o/s/f headlight lens cracked. Not effecting beam paturn

Pass 2 Apr 2007 71,828 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 71,828 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 65,277 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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N510 NMW is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N510 NMW, 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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N510 NMW is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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