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N894 EKN

1996 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,531 mi
Last recorded92,531 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN894 EKN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 92,531 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 5 May 2026 92,520 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 26 Apr 2024 90,481 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 90,441 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2022 89,705 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))

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 2 Dec 2021 88,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 86,530 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 86,530 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 79,965 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 79,956 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,099 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 79,095 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 76,944 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 76,191 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

some movement in n/s/f seat

Pass 4 Jun 2014 76,100 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

light out put from head lamps poor ,only just passed test .Recommend their replaced

some movement in n/s/f seat

Pass 3 Jun 2013 75,530 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

battery loose but not insecure

movement in n/s/f seat !!!

poor light output from both head lamps ,only just passed test recommend their replaced

Pass 21 May 2012 74,844 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

poor light output from both head lamps ,only just passed test

Fail 18 May 2012 74,841 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

poor light output from both head lamps ,only just passed test

Pass 19 May 2011 73,735 miles

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

both front side lamps dull

both head lamps light out put low only just passed test

o/s/f brake binding slightly

unable to fully see front brake pads

Pass 28 May 2010 72,604 miles

all four tyres staing to perish on side walls

Pass 10 Aug 2009 70,290 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 70,194 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 70,194 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,792 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 69,440 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 69,440 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 66,152 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 64,579 miles

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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N894 EKN is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N894 EKN, 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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N894 EKN is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 July 1996.

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