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N626 XVN

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,625 mi
Last recorded61,625 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN626 XVN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 61,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 60,323 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 60,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 59,027 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 59,022 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill close to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

small pin hole in drivers sill below drivers door

Pass 22 Feb 2023 57,827 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 56,663 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 55,496 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 53,394 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 51,887 miles

All 4 jacking points have surface corrosion.

Engine mounts slightly worn.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front drive shafts corroded and in poor condition.

Nearside front steering rack gator deteriorated.

Various corrosion to all front suspension components.

Various corrosion to all rear suspension components.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 51,278 miles

All suspension components are corroded.

Drive shaft catching sub frame on full lock.

Exhaust system is leaking from various joints.

Front springs corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure.

Fail 10 Jul 2017 51,278 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

All suspension components are corroded.

Drive shaft catching sub frame on full lock.

Exhaust system is leaking from various joints.

Front springs corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 50,167 miles

Catalyst heat shield is broken and rattles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside headlamp silver reflector is deteriorating

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside headlamp silver reflector is deteriorating

Fail 22 Jul 2016 50,158 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Catalyst heat shield is broken and rattles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside headlamp silver reflector is deteriorating

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside headlamp silver reflector is deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,606 miles

Both headlamp reflectors are deteriorated and light output is slightly reduced

Catalyst heat shield is broken

Engine misfiring at idle

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 48,717 miles

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

slight front brake judder

Pass 23 Jul 2013 47,376 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 46,980 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 46,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 45,484 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 45,445 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 44,742 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 20 May 2010 44,728 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 19 May 2009 43,680 miles

both sides rear tyres slight tread cracks

Fail 19 May 2009 43,680 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both sides rear tyres slight tread cracks

Pass 3 Apr 2008 41,521 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,466 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 36,153 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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N626 XVN is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N626 XVN, 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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What year was N626 XVN registered?

N626 XVN is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N626 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N626 XVN shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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