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N738 JRN

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,465 mi
Last recorded116,465 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN738 JRN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 116,465 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 12 Nov 2010 104,957 miles

Oil leak

corrosion around both rear rear spring hanger brackets.(front brackets)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 104,777 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion around both rear rear spring hanger brackets.(front brackets)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 92,620 miles

Rear n/s and o/s front of suspension leaf spring mountings weakened by corrosion - RECOMMEND REPAIR,

Fail 13 Nov 2009 92,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear n/s and o/s front of suspension leaf spring mountings weakened by corrosion - RECOMMEND REPAIR,

Pass 13 Nov 2008 75,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake flexis slightly perished.

imbalance on service brake.

slight play in both rear w/bearings.

Pass 12 Jan 2008 68,165 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 68,154 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 62,348 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 62,340 miles

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

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

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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N738 JRN 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 N738 JRN, 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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What year was N738 JRN registered?

N738 JRN is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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