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N776 RLJ

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

68,894 mi
Last recorded68,894 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN776 RLJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 68,894 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 67,199 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 67,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 67,155 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Servo and master cylinder corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 66,710 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 66,689 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 66,681 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 65,790 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 65,790 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 64,360 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 64,360 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 63,268 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 63,267 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,637 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 58,940 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 58,940 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 58,870 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Some corrosion to offside and nearside door sills

Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,595 miles

front brakes binding slightly

rear of nearside and offside sill panels corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,387 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 58,387 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 23 Feb 2011 58,085 miles

nearside sill panel corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,762 miles

tyre walls starting to perish

Fail 2 Mar 2010 57,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 13 Jan 2009 57,213 miles

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

slight play in nearside of steering

Pass 17 Jan 2008 56,670 miles

very slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2008 56,670 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

very slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2007 55,200 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 52,458 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 52,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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N776 RLJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 N776 RLJ, 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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N776 RLJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 January 1996.

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