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N701 LGP

1996 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,030 mi
Last recorded108,030 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN701 LGP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 108,030 miles

Corosion to front suspension struts

Corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wings

Nearside front tyre tread crack and perished on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2013 103,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 101,530 miles

front and rear shock absorbers starting to rust

front of both outer sill panels corrode outside of prescribed areas

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

nearside rear wheel arch/ quarter panel starting to rust and slight damage

offside door mirror slight damage

oil leak

rear exhaust starting to rust

sill panels, rear panel, rear crossmember, front chassis/ inner wings starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 28 Aug 2012 101,528 miles

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

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

front and rear shock absorbers starting to rust

front of both outer sill panels corrode outside of prescribed areas

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

nearside rear wheel arch/ quarter panel starting to rust and slight damage

offside door mirror slight damage

oil leak

rear exhaust starting to rust

sill panels, rear panel, rear crossmember, front chassis/ inner wings starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2011 97,665 miles

front inner wings and rear chassis/ crossmember starting to rust

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front lower suspension ball joint cover boot split

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

nearside steering rack gaitor starting to perish

offside front brake slight binding

oil leak

outer sills/ doorsteps starting to rust and repaired

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear shock absorbers starting to rust

rear suspension springs bushes starting to perish

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2010 96,451 miles

oil leak

front exhaust rusty and repaired

front headlamp reflectors starting to corrode

front shock absorbers/ suspension springs starting to rust

nearside front headlamp mounting slight movement

nearside front steering rack gaitor starting to perish

rear brake performances slightly low

rear exhaust rusty

rear number plate starting to discolour

sill panels and wheel arches starting to rust and repaired

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack slight play, steering column slight movement

Fail 6 Sep 2010 96,451 miles

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

front exhaust rusty and repaired

front headlamp reflectors starting to corrode

front shock absorbers/ suspension springs starting to rust

nearside front headlamp mounting slight movement

nearside front steering rack gaitor starting to perish

oil leak

rear brake performances slightly low

rear exhaust rusty

rear number plate starting to discolour

sill panels and wheel arches starting to rust and repaired

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack slight play, steering column slight movement

Pass 4 Sep 2009 96,025 miles

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

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

corrossion detected at nearside step sill not in prescribed area

limited life on exhaust system

wear detected at offside front steering rack not considered to be excessive

Pass 9 Sep 2008 92,045 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 86,005 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 758,553 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 78,548 miles

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

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

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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N701 LGP is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N701 LGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N701 LGP registered?

N701 LGP is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N701 LGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N701 LGP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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