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EJ51 XJB

2002 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,118 mi
Last recorded171,118 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 XJB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 171,118 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 158,507 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 158,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 139,181 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 139,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 116,276 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 116,276 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 96,891 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 96,890 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 76,924 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 76,923 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 52,185 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 38,359 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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EJ51 XJB is a 2002 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2002 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 113,047 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 EJ51 XJB, 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 24 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ51 XJB is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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