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N74 XRX

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

69,538 mi
Last recorded69,538 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN74 XRX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 69,538 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 67,938 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 67,938 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 66,470 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded,not structural

Fail 7 Nov 2023 66,468 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded,not structural

Pass 3 Nov 2022 65,793 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 10 Nov 2021 64,011 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link rubbers perrishing

play in both inner steering arms

Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,681 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 61,225 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 61,223 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 59,331 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 57,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 57,584 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 55,491 miles

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

slight corrosion,o/s inner sill

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,278 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 53,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 50,634 miles

small hole o/s headlight glass

Pass 22 Apr 2013 48,276 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,323 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish on side walls

Fail 19 Apr 2012 43,276 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All 4 tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 5 Apr 2011 35,430 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 32,256 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,130 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 31,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,267 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,798 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 27,392 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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N74 XRX is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N74 XRX, 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 N74 XRX registered?

N74 XRX is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N74 XRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N74 XRX shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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