1996 Renault Trafic 2.5L Diesel · N485 BNC
1996 Renault Trafic (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29/02/1996. Recorded mileage 92,918 miles. MOT valid until 12/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT TRAFIC
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2499cc
N485 BNC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 92,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N485 BNC Mileage History
- 13/11/202492,238 mi
- 25/07/202592,300 mi+62 mi
- 06/08/202592,353 mi+53 mi
- 30/07/202692,917 mi+564 mi
- 14/08/202692,918 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 389 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N485 BNC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Renault Trafic (N485 BNC) between November 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))”.
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