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N638 DKR

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

122,278 mi
Last recorded122,278 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN638 DKR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 122,278 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight Free Play in Both Rear wheel Bearings

Slight Oil Leaks

emissions smokey ( white)

underside corroded and has several welded repairs

Fail 4 Nov 2019 122,274 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 115,369 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Rear cross member corroded.

Fail 24 Oct 2018 115,353 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Suspect pump. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Rear cross member corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 109,104 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 109,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 106,769 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 102,450 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 102,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour damaged showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 100,023 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 100,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 97,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 97,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 97,214 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Fail 23 Oct 2013 97,214 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake slight bind

slight play in rear wheel bearings

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2013 95,600 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 95,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 95,560 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 95,560 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack.

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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N638 DKR is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 N638 DKR, 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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N638 DKR is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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