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N534 UPR

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

66,706 mi
Last recorded66,706 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN534 UPR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 66,706 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 66,697 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 63,001 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underbody undersealed

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jun 2023 62,493 miles

General corrosion taking place

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 62,493 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion taking place

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 62,788 miles

Under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 13 Jul 2022 62,378 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 62,367 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All under the body covered with under seal

Pass 22 Dec 2020 62,348 miles

Both front seats have play

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Dec 2020 62,339 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Forward spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords visible through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords visible through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front seats have play

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2019 62,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 62,290 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 62,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2018 62,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2017 62,093 miles

Body has slight corrosion General underbody corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Side sliding door corroded underneath (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Leaf spring area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage Leaf spring area (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 62,092 miles

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill incomplete weld see yellow marker (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corroded on B Piller next to incomplete weld see yellow maker (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion General underbody corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Side sliding door corroded underneath (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Leaf spring area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage Leaf spring area (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 62,089 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill area below b pillar see yellow marker (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corroded see yellow marker (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Corner joining wheel arch, see yellow maker (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill area below b pillar see yellow maker (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Sliding door heavily corroded at bottom

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 61,999 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake dragging

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake dragging

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill area very corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake dragging

Pass 13 Nov 2015 61,804 miles

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

Rubber fuel cap sealing ring old and perished.

Fail 12 Nov 2015 61,802 miles

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

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

Rubber fuel cap sealing ring old and perished.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 61,449 miles

Slight drag near side rear brake

Fail 6 Nov 2014 61,449 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Slight drag near side rear brake

Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,957 miles

General under body corrosion

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

Slight earthing issue within N.S.R light cluster

Slight play within O.S.F INNER RACK JOINT.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 60,449 miles

Slight play in steering rack.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 59,925 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 59,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 58,694 miles

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

Front brakes binding

Movement steering rack

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2009 56,707 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 56,620 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 52,642 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,719 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 50,196 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N534 UPR is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 N534 UPR, 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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N534 UPR is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 July 1996.

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