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N568 XRA

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

85,838 mi
Last recorded85,838 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN568 XRA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 85,838 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 85,808 miles

Emissions not tested ALL HIGH (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 83,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2020 83,732 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember corrodded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under wheelarch corrodded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Central Parking brake rod excessivley corrodded

Front Both shock absorbers corrodded

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Both fuel tank straps corrodded

Rear Both shock absorbers corrodded

Vehicle corrodded throughout

Vehile heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,969 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle as corrosion to underside and been undersealed

Pass 21 Apr 2018 81,237 miles

under side coverd in underseal full inspection not possible components flakeing on under side

Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,493 miles

all brake flexis corroded

underside light corrossion

Fail 6 Apr 2017 80,493 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded from servo (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough and belt noisey (2.2.D.1)

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

all brake flexis corroded

underside light corrossion

Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,542 miles

undershields fitted

untidy wiring

Offside Rear leaf spring wiring trapped

light corrossion to underside/door pillars

Fail 13 Jun 2016 79,542 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear leaf spring wiring trapped

light corrossion to underside/door pillars

undershields fitted

untidy wiring

Pass 17 Jun 2015 77,985 miles

front and rear brakes binding slightly

front wishbones and crossmember corroded

o/s headlight in poor condition but still has required pattern

Fail 17 Jun 2015 77,985 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

front and rear brakes binding slightly

front wishbones and crossmember corroded

o/s headlight in poor condition but still has required pattern

Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,837 miles

compensater tight

corrossion to full underside of vehicle

n/s headlight poor pattern

o/s/r tyre cracking

slight play in front droplinks

Fail 23 Jul 2014 77,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside 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)

compensater tight

corrossion to full underside of vehicle

n/s headlight poor pattern

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2013 77,442 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2013 77,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 76,497 miles

blow on exhaust

light corrossion to front steps/front crossmember

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 28 May 2012 76,497 miles

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

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

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

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

blow on exhaust

light corrossion to front steps/front crossmember

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front crossmember corroded

o/s sill corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2011 75,373 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s sill corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 75,189 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 75,189 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 72,759 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 72,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 69,736 miles

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

Engine missing on tick over

Pass 12 Jan 2008 65,354 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 60,639 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 60,623 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 55,450 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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N568 XRA is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 N568 XRA, 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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N568 XRA is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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