MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,683 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front suspension corroded
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
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))
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))
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))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
Front exhaust joint rusty
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
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
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
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)
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)
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)
n/s/r wheel bearing very slight noise when rotated
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)
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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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