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N649 MEU

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,181 mi
Last recorded104,181 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN649 MEU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 104,181 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 103,646 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot starting to perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle generally corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 103,646 miles

All direction indicators not working indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative not working (4.4.1 (e))

Central Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2023 102,426 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 101,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 101,111 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced due to nature of vehicle all underside has corrosion present as it stands for long periods (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 101,090 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced due to nature of vehicle all underside has corrosion present as it stands for long periods (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 100,040 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 100,038 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box marked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases marked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 98,895 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 98,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 96,536 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside inner front inner sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 96,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat to center join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front spring mount, inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front spring mount, rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Do not hit windscreen (8.2.3)

Exhaust system corroded

Offside inner front inner sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 95,858 miles

both rear seats cannot be secured in upright position (original design )

corrosion developing under vehicle

front link bar bushes perishing

slight exhaust blow

Fail 31 Jan 2017 95,858 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

both rear seats cannot be secured in upright position (original design )

corrosion developing under vehicle

front link bar bushes perishing

slight exhaust blow

Pass 4 Jan 2016 94,663 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 93,801 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 92,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 90,140 miles

advise exhaust system

Pass 1 Feb 2012 87,631 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 87,207 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 87,207 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 87,180 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 86,418 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 86,415 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 82,760 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 82,760 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 78,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 78,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 73,605 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 69,890 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 63,305 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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N649 MEU is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 N649 MEU, 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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N649 MEU is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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