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N661 MHR

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,326 mi
Last recorded143,326 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN661 MHR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 143,326 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2011 142,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 May 2010 118,585 miles

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

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

slight damage to front number plate.

slight damage to rear bumper end cappings.

slight wear i o/s track rod knuckle joint.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 114,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play detected in steering rack when vehicle jacked up,no play detected when wheels on the ground.

Fail 20 Mar 2009 114,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play detected in steering rack when vehicle jacked up,no play detected when wheels on the ground.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 109,988 miles

slight clunk in o/s of steering rack.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 96,621 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 96,621 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

slight wear n/s of steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2005 67,554 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 67,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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N661 MHR is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N661 MHR, 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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N661 MHR is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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