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N863 KWX

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

86,678 mi
Last recorded86,678 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN863 KWX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 86,678 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

lots of filla in vehicle lower body and arches

vehicle underbody been painted in underbody thick chultz

Fail 5 Oct 2011 86,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

lots of filla in vehicle lower body and arches

vehicle underbody been painted in underbody thick chultz

Pass 4 Jul 2007 83,372 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 83,362 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Jun 2007 83,334 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

slight weep from steering hoses

under side and components painted

Fail 4 Oct 2006 83,318 miles

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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 KWX is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 KWX, 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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What year was N863 KWX registered?

N863 KWX is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 April 1996.

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