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FM02 VLU

2002 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

195,747 mi
Last recorded195,747 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 VLU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 195,747 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

child seat fitted to near side front

Fail 8 Aug 2011 195,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

child seat fitted to near side front

Pass 12 Aug 2010 186,808 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 186,808 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

child seat fitted to front near side unable to carry out full seat belt inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2009 176,585 miles

Oil leak

Wipers not parking in correct place

Fail 7 Aug 2009 176,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Wipers not parking in correct place

Pass 5 Aug 2008 166,872 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 157,172 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 157,172 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 146,254 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 115,543 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 115,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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FM02 VLU is a 2002 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FM02 VLU, 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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What year was FM02 VLU registered?

FM02 VLU is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 July 2002.

Is FM02 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 VLU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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