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N592 LYJ

1996 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

74,374 mi
Last recorded74,374 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN592 LYJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 74,374 miles

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

Offside Front Chassis leg / jacking point section corroding ?

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing section corroding ?

Fail 22 Apr 2026 74,374 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres fitted to vehicle are over ten years old ?

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Chassis leg / jacking point section corroding ?

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing section corroding ?

Pass 28 Apr 2025 70,943 miles

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

Offside Front Chassis leg / jacking point corroding ?

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing front section corroding under headlight unit ?

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 67,402 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x 1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 67,407 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust holed to excess! (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to rear holed! (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x 1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 84,764 miles

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

Offside Front slight corrosion to offside front inner wing section!

Fail 16 May 2023 84,763 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box section! (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front slight corrosion to offside front inner wing section!

Pass 10 May 2022 61,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing section starting to corrode!

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

Pass 28 May 2021 59,514 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2021 59,514 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength iner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split/incomplete and insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 58,348 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive onto lower arm and wheel! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Feb 2020 58,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive onto lower arm and wheel! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,252 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 57,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 57,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. Beyond prescribed area. (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to front crossmember

Fail 27 Apr 2018 57,192 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded to rear of spring, to rear of wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. Beyond prescribed area. (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 5 May 2017 56,205 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear sharp edge, unlikely to cause injury

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of car (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 26 Apr 2017 56,202 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear sharp edge, unlikely to cause injury

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of car (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of car (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,551 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 54,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,045 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 50,043 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,069 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 46,069 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,222 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 44,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,126 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 16 Feb 2010 39,809 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 38,368 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 38,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearsidr rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2008 37,513 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 35,348 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 34,352 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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N592 LYJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 N592 LYJ, 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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N592 LYJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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