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N917 XRB

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

74,785 mi
Last recorded74,785 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN917 XRB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 74,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 74,736 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 74,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 8 Aug 2022 74,442 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 74,337 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 74,091 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 73,487 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 72,904 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 72,228 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,490 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 70,790 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,139 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 70,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,454 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,989 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,257 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 67,806 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 67,070 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 66,470 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 65,575 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 64,647 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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N917 XRB is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 N917 XRB, 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 N917 XRB registered?

N917 XRB is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N917 XRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N917 XRB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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