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N863 DBG

1996 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

74,683 mi
Last recorded74,683 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN863 DBG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 74,683 miles

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

front suspension corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2025 74,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front suspension corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 74,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 74,678 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 74,331 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 74,331 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 74,058 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 74,058 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 74,053 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 74,054 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 73,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tread stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 73,698 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up on wrong side of beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up on wrong side of beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tread stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 72,663 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage rack arm seal (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

advise corrosion to n/s rear outer wheel arch

advise corrosion to o/s middle floor support members

advise corrosion to o/s outer sill non prescribe area

Fail 4 Jul 2018 72,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage rack arm seal (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

advise corrosion to n/s rear outer wheel arch

advise corrosion to o/s middle floor support members

advise corrosion to o/s outer sill non prescribe area

Pass 18 Aug 2017 69,407 miles

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

Oil leak ()

advise corrosion to n/s rear outer wheel arch

advise noise from n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Aug 2016 64,938 miles

Front exhaust joint rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2016 64,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber (7.1.1)

Front exhaust joint rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2015 60,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise noise from n/s and o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2014 55,529 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 55,529 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,889 miles

Body And Subframe Has Slight Serface Corrosion In Various Places

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 53,889 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body And Subframe Has Slight Serface Corrosion In Various Places

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 52,120 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 52,120 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 41,455 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 50,571 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing very slight noise when rotated

Pass 27 May 2008 49,583 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 48,183 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 48,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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N863 DBG is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 N863 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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N863 DBG is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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