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N985 EYB

1996 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,442 mi
Last recorded93,442 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Trafic83,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN985 EYB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 93,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

tape on n/s rear lens

Pass 26 Apr 2014 90,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 90,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 87,160 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.F DISCS CORRODED.CORROSION-SILLS R CHASSIS MEMBERS ETC.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.TYRES-DAMAGE N/S/F WALL-O/S/F EDGE WORN.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 87,158 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

SCREEN DAMAGE.F DISCS CORRODED.CORROSION-SILLS R CHASSIS MEMBERS ETC.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.TYRES-DAMAGE N/S/F WALL-O/S/F EDGE WORN.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 86,718 miles

INT WIPER PARK FAULT?SCREEN DAMAGE.MINOR PLAY-RACK-F SUSPENSION ARMS-F STRUTS.F STRUTS CORRODED.EXHAUST LEAKS.TYRES-N/S/F WALL DAMAGE-O/S/F EDGE WORN.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 86,718 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

INT WIPER PARK FAULT?SCREEN DAMAGE.MINOR PLAY-RACK-F SUSPENSION ARMS-F STRUTS.F STRUTS CORRODED.EXHAUST LEAKS.TYRES-N/S/F WALL DAMAGE-O/S/F EDGE WORN.

Fail 24 Jul 2009 84,540 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SCREEN DAMAGE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.EXHAUST LEAK.MISC LIGHTS DAMAGED.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING/SUSPENSION.TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/F WALL DAMAGE.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 84,540 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.EXHAUST LEAK.MISC LIGHTS DAMAGED.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING/SUSPENSION.TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/F WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 82,391 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.EXHAUST LEAKS.STEERING RACK WORN.GENERAL CORROSION.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.

Fail 24 Jul 2008 82,391 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

SCREEN DAMAGE.EXHAUST LEAKS.STEERING RACK WORN.GENERAL CORROSION.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 79,210 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 79,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

SCREEN DAMAGE GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION EXHAUST LEAKS

Pass 29 Jun 2006 73,630 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 73,630 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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N985 EYB is a 1996 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N985 EYB, 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 N985 EYB registered?

N985 EYB is a 1996 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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