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N862 DBG

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

113,428 mi
Last recorded113,428 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN862 DBG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 113,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 113,415 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (out rigger) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (out rigger) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch jagged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 113,329 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch going up towards top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail in lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill near step and drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch going up into top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill complete length of vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under rear doors valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill chassis rail jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 113,175 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear arch corroded

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 112,845 miles

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

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

Offside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2015 112,626 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 112,626 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front cross member (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 110,143 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 101,101 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 105,972 miles

gear selector bush worn/missing

nearside front outer sill corroded

nearside mirror glass missing

oil leak

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 22 Oct 2013 105,972 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

gear selector bush worn/missing

nearside front outer sill corroded

nearside mirror glass missing

oil leak

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 7 Aug 2012 102,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2011 98,321 miles

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

nearside front brake binding slightly serviceable on test

offside front brake binding slightly serviceable on test

Fail 26 Jul 2011 98,318 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly serviceable on test

offside front brake binding slightly serviceable on test

Pass 22 Jul 2010 90,313 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 88,646 miles

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

parts of underbody in several places are rusty.

Fail 5 Aug 2009 88,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre is same age as nearside and starting to crack on tread and sidewalls

parts of underbody in several places are rusty.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 85,239 miles

both rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls,no cords visible yet.

Fail 6 Aug 2008 85,211 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls,no cords visible yet.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 81,704 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 81,704 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 79,149 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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N862 DBG is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N862 DBG, 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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N862 DBG is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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