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N972 MGK

1996 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,716 mi
Last recorded157,716 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 MGK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 157,716 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion forming on underside areas and components

nearside steering arm deformed

play in steering rack/arms

Fail 30 Jun 2011 157,715 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion forming on underside areas and components

nearside steering arm deformed

play in steering rack/arms

Pass 29 Jun 2010 149,514 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight play in nearside steering arm/rack joint

Fail 18 Jun 2010 149,514 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight play in nearside steering arm/rack joint

Pass 1 Jul 2009 139,778 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 139,778 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 127,940 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 112,849 miles

previous advisorys apply test no. 281429377409

Fail 25 Jun 2007 112,842 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 97,431 miles

ADV REAR BRAKE HOSE CRACKING †ADV LIFT IN LOWER BALL JOINTS †ADV PLAY IN O/S REAR WHEEL BEARINHG

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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N972 MGK is a 1996 Renault Trafic in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N972 MGK, 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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N972 MGK is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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