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N946 DYA

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests39 (22 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate56.4%

Mileage

84,512 mi
Last recorded84,512 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN946 DYA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 17 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 84,512 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 80,871 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced through out vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 80,871 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced through out vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 80,811 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 78,754 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 78,732 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 76,838 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion through out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 76,818 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Emission tester maxed, Unable to continue . (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch. With in 30cm of Strut top mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Outer and inner sheath rotted away. (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Both headlamps poor condition.. Light output poor.

Corrosion to both rear springs rear mounts.

Corrosion to o/s/f out rigger

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

Front roll bar rudders badly perished.

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Jun 2022 75,216 miles

Corrosion to Rear Flexy brake pipe ends

Corrosion to rear chassis rails

Headlamp reflectors and beam patterns poor quality

O/s/r handbrake cable outer sheath rotted away

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 75,216 miles

Corrosion to Rear Flexy brake pipe ends

Corrosion to rear chassis rails

Headlamp reflectors and beam patterns poor quality

O/s/r handbrake cable outer sheath rotted away

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 72,192 miles

Corrosion and various small holes in exhaust system.

Corrosion to suspension components.

Corrosion to various out riggers

Corrosion to vehicle chassie

Fail 7 Jul 2021 72,191 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle over heating. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion and various small holes in exhaust system.

Corrosion to suspension components.

Corrosion to various out riggers

Corrosion to vehicle chassie

Pass 23 Jun 2020 70,896 miles

Engine Under Tray Fitted

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 70,891 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Engine Under Tray Fitted

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 67,891 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 67,891 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,204 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre cracking up slightly

under covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2018 64,204 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre cracking up slightly

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 64,183 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 64,183 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 63,726 miles

Offside Front slight drag at wheel.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,265 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 63,265 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 62,669 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 62,629 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 61,659 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 61,648 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2013 60,453 miles

o/s headlamp aim weak.

rear tyres perishing.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 59,778 miles

front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2012 59,763 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,043 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 58,043 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 55,357 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 54,889 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 54,237 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 54,237 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 53,241 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 50,919 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 50,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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N946 DYA is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.4%.

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 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 N946 DYA, 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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N946 DYA is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 April 1996.

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