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N579 XRA

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

79,223 mi
Last recorded79,223 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN579 XRA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 79,223 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 79,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 78,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar link rubbers cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar link rubbers cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 77,120 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 77,115 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat blowing (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f n/s/f top inner wings corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,146 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 76,141 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 73,804 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,110 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 70,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 May 2014 70,090 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f headlight reflector deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2014 69,577 miles

n/s/f headlight reflector deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2013 68,778 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 68,778 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,392 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 69,392 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,918 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,419 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 63,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 59,425 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 59,420 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 57,071 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 57,071 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 52,376 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 52,375 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 51,205 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 46,530 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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N579 XRA is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 N579 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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N579 XRA is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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