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N843 ARA

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,085 mi
Last recorded85,085 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN843 ARA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2025 85,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/ multiple holes across sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front seat has movement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

underbody corroded near excessive

Pass 25 Oct 2024 82,760 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking cv grease and rubbing on wiring or tubing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch/ inner sill/ rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch/ inner sill/ rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 82,749 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking cv grease and rubbing on wiring or tubing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch/ inner sill/ rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch/ inner sill/ rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 80,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 80,148 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

grinding rear brakes

Pass 26 Aug 2022 77,274 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 76,207 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension components corroded.

Fail 2 Sep 2021 76,202 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension components corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 75,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 75,297 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases By mounting bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to 2mm tread depth indicators.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 73,633 miles

Nearside Front outer driveshaft boot starting to perrish

Fail 16 Aug 2019 73,633 miles

Nearside Front outer driveshaft boot starting to perrish

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 71,251 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 71,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 68,343 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 68,343 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 64,884 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,394 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,632 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 58,632 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 57,127 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 57,126 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 54,839 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,448 miles

both front wheel bearings noisey

Fail 27 May 2011 52,448 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

both front wheel bearings noisey

Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,732 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 49,732 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 47,290 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,903 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 42,478 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight exhaust rattle

Fail 23 Jan 2007 42,478 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)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2005 39,185 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 39,185 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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N843 ARA is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N843 ARA, 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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N843 ARA is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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