1996 Renault Trafic 2.1L Diesel · N242 AVU
1996 Renault Trafic (2.1L, diesel). First registered 21 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 120,260 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT TRAFIC
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,260 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N242 AVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 120,260 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N242 AVU 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 (N242 AVU) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))”.
N242 AVU Mileage History
- 26/05/2023119,579 mi
- 06/06/2024119,868 mi+289 mi
- 13/06/2024119,880 mi+12 mi
- 12/05/2025120,134 mi+254 mi
- 05/05/2026120,260 mi+126 mi
Average of roughly 231 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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