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N853 VPD

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

12,078 mi
Last recorded12,078 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN853 VPD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 12,078 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat excessively worn

Fail 28 Apr 2011 12,071 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat pad holed

Pass 29 Apr 2010 103,664 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES[EXCESSIVE ON OUTER SILLS].

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED NEAR TO LIMIT.

O/S INNER RACK JOINT PLAY ON LIMIT.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 103,459 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES[EXCESSIVE ON OUTER SILLS].

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED NEAR TO LIMIT.

O/S INNER RACK JOINT PLAY ON LIMIT.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 99,252 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES[EXCESSIVE ON SILLS- NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS].

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 99,103 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES[EXCESSIVE ON SILLS-NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 93,181 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R TYRE SCUFFED ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE.

Pass 9 May 2007 86,557 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 86,557 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR TYRES PERISHING.--CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND SUBFRAMES.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 78,439 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 78,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

VEHICLE STRUCTURE CORRODING.

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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N853 VPD is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N853 VPD, 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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N853 VPD is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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