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N770 MGF

1996 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,106 mi
Last recorded120,106 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN770 MGF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2014 120,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 118,484 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 116,183 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 116,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 113,776 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 111,216 miles

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

Offside rear wheel bearing getting noisy but not rough when turned.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 108,829 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 106,296 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres wearing low

imbalance on rear brakes

offside front tyre on limit

Fail 25 Mar 2008 106,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres wearing low

imbalance on rear brakes

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 22 Mar 2007 103,488 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 110,910 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Rear bumpers missing. †NSR outer tyre wall slightly damaged.

Fail 9 Mar 2006 100,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 100,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Rear bumpers missing. †NSR tyre wall slightly damaged.[outer]

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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N770 MGF is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N770 MGF, 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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N770 MGF is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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