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N94 CVW

1996 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,836 mi
Last recorded45,836 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN94 CVW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 45,836 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 45,444 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 44,841 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 44,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front rear brake hose slight perished

n/s outer sill slight corroded

o/s front under wheel arch slight corroded

o/s outer sill corroded not within 30cm

Fail 16 Jul 2024 44,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure lens lose (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front rear brake hose slight perished

n/s outer sill slight corroded

o/s front under wheel arch slight corroded

o/s outer sill corroded not within 30cm

Pass 28 Jul 2023 43,463 miles

o/s underside sill and outer sill crorroded

Fail 25 Jul 2023 43,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s underside sill and outer sill crorroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 41,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 40,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 39,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 8 Jun 2020 39,861 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak

reverse lamps not working

Pass 7 Feb 2019 37,382 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 37,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 35,580 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 33,150 miles

Offside Front tyre perished on outer side wall

Pass 19 Feb 2016 30,268 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 30,268 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 28,624 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 28,624 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 25,119 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 23,607 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 21,053 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 21,053 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 20,352 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake back plates wet indicating seals failing

Fail 10 Jan 2011 20,350 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake back plates wet indicating seals failing

Pass 1 Feb 2010 18,904 miles

offside rear brake rubbing slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2009 17,527 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 14,778 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 14,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 13,130 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 13,130 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 10,302 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 10,302 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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N94 CVW is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N94 CVW, 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 N94 CVW registered?

N94 CVW is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N94 CVW shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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