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N697 CLV

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,252 mi
Last recorded140,252 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN697 CLV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 140,252 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery is insecure on tray

coolant level in expansion bottle is on minimum

exhaust system shows signs of corrosion throughout

offside rear hub has slight roughness when wheel is rotated

offside rear wheel arch panel is corroded

rear exhaust silencer rubber mount broken mount secured with wire

vin plate number under bonnet is fading

Fail 6 Feb 2012 104,251 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery is insecure on tray

coolant level in expansion bottle is on minimum

exhaust system shows signs of corrosion throughout

offside rear hub has slight roughness when wheel is rotated

offside rear wheel arch panel is corroded

rear exhaust silencer rubber mount broken mount secured with wire

vin plate number under bonnet is fading

Pass 31 Jan 2011 100,924 miles

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

coolant low in expansion bottle

offside front tyre tread is wearing close to tread indicators

rear exhaust silencer mount supported with wire

Fail 28 Jan 2011 100,904 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

coolant low in expansion bottle

offside front tyre tread is wearing close to tread indicators

rear exhaust silencer mount supported with wire

Pass 2 Feb 2010 96,522 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 96,522 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 90,942 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 90,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 86,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2008 86,408 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2007 76,963 miles

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

TOWBAR INSECURE

Fail 23 Jan 2007 76,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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N697 CLV is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N697 CLV, 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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N697 CLV is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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