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N643 GBP

1996 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,795 mi
Last recorded102,795 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN643 GBP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 102,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

OSR light lens damaged

Oil leak

corrosion to both sills

play in NSF steering arm

rear tyres perishing

Fail 17 Aug 2013 102,794 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

OSR light lens damaged

Oil leak

corrosion to both sills

play in NSF steering arm

rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2012 100,207 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers door step rusty

front crossmember rusty

gearboz mounting crossmember rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2011 96,520 miles

drivers door step rusty

offside sill rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2011 96,490 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers door step rusty

offside sill rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2010 92,936 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing starting to rumble.

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 92,900 miles

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

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

Offside rear wheel bearing starting to rumble.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 89,115 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 85,789 miles

nearside mirror deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2007 81,274 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 81,233 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 77,164 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 77,079 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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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N643 GBP is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N643 GBP, 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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N643 GBP is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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