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N872 RBC

1996 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

168,725 mi
Last recorded168,725 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN872 RBC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 168,725 miles

1.slight blow on rear exhaust 2.slight bind on n/s front brake 3.slight play in n/s front lower balljoint 4.n/s rear tyre getting low and perrished

Pass 25 Jun 2012 167,601 miles

1.slight blow on front to centre exhaust joint 2.slight play in n/s front lower balljoint 3.n/s rear tyre perrished on walls

Pass 25 May 2011 165,803 miles

1.rear number plate faded 2.slight play in n/s front lower balljoint 3.n/s rear tyre worn low on tread

Pass 11 Jun 2010 163,493 miles

1. steering rack / uj stiff, 2. slight play in nearside front rack arm, 3. re4ar tyres badly perrished, no chords.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 161,503 miles

1. slight interaction on nearside rear lamps, 2. surface corrosion of brake pipes, 3. slight bind on nearside front brake, 4. offside rear lamp lense cracked.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 161,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

1. slight interaction on nearside rear lamps, 2. surface corrosion of brake pipes, 3. slight bind on nearside front brake, 4. offside rear lamp lense cracked.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 160,162 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 158,298 miles

1.slight play in both front lower balljoints

Pass 20 May 2006 156,005 miles

1. rear brake pipes freshly painted †2. chassis freshly undersealed †3. welded repairs to chassis and suspension mounts †4. rear valance corroded †5. n/s front tyre perished badly, no chords showing †6. odd size tyres on front to rear axles †

7. front brake flexi hoses perished, just on limit

Pass 5 May 2005 153,186 miles

1 surface corrosion on near side rear brake pipes †2 surface corrosion on front cross member and chassis to cross member †3 welded repair to offside rear, front spring hanger

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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N872 RBC is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N872 RBC, 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 N872 RBC registered?

N872 RBC is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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