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N885 NYJ

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,511 mi
Last recorded42,511 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN885 NYJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 42,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 May 2026 42,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2025 40,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 39,849 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 May 2023 38,731 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 6 May 2022 37,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 36,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2021 36,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 36,384 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 36,372 miles

both front tyres splitting between tread

Fail 11 Mar 2019 36,372 miles

Nearside Rear 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

both front tyres splitting between tread

Pass 6 Mar 2018 36,399 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 36,399 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 36,353 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding unable to check hub assembly (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 36,345 miles

Front in need of attention soon

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 36,344 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder area (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,329 miles

slight bind n/s/front & n/s/rear brake

Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

neearside front brake small bind

rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,294 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 36,291 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,157 miles

small bind front brakes

Fail 5 Mar 2012 36,157 miles

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

small bind front brakes

Pass 3 Mar 2011 36,144 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 36,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front brake slight bind in need of attention

rear hubs unknown fluid stain both sides in need of further inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,084 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brakes slight bind

Pass 12 Mar 2008 35,401 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

small run out nearside front brake ,road test

Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,386 miles

Rear tyres perished replace nearside soon.

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2006 33,550 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Plastic undertray fitted to engine bay.

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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N885 NYJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N885 NYJ, 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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N885 NYJ is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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