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BT56 DME

2006 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

257,021 mi
Last recorded257,021 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Renault Trafic110,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 DME
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 257,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 257,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 251,482 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 251,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 239,550 miles

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 239,550 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 219,814 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 219,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 179,375 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Dec 2011 179,375 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2010 158,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 158,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 144,713 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Dec 2009 144,444 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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BT56 DME is a 2006 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2006 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 110,056 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 BT56 DME, 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 20 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT56 DME is a 2006 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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