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N983 NFB

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,623 mi
Last recorded82,623 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN983 NFB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 82,623 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 77,001 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 75,063 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERBODY CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 70,691 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust rubber broken

Fail 25 May 2023 70,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 24 May 2022 67,088 miles

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle but not considered excessive

Pass 17 Sep 2015 66,310 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,540 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 63,530 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,604 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

coolant level low

nearside rear bumper corner missing

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Aug 2013 58,597 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

coolant level low

nearside rear bumper corner missing

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2012 53,262 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 53,113 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,263 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 47,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,505 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,711 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 39,323 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 38,104 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,210 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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N983 NFB is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N983 NFB, 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 N983 NFB registered?

N983 NFB is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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