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FY51 NXS

2001 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,926 mi
Last recorded176,926 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Trafic110,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 NXS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 176,926 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 176,926 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 169,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake as slight travel

surface corrosion on discs.

Pass 21 Jul 2018 164,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2017 154,507 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

parking brake long travel

slight play both front rack ends slight play both front anti roll bar links oil leak slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 Jun 2017 154,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres close to legal limit

parking brake long travel

slight play both front rack ends slight play both front anti roll bar links oil leak slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jul 2016 151,863 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 151,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leaks

Pass 29 Jan 2015 143,980 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

o/s/r tyre on legal limit and badly worn on inner edge

wiper blades incorrect size

Fail 27 Jan 2015 143,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

o/s/r tyre on legal limit and badly worn on inner edge

wiper blades incorrect size

Pass 24 Jan 2014 136,178 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

high levell brake light not working

offside rear outer light lense damaged

offside rear tyre has a cut to the inner sidewall & pershing

Fail 22 Jan 2014 136,131 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

high levell brake light not working

offside rear outer light lense damaged

offside rear tyre has a cut to the inner sidewall & pershing

Pass 18 Aug 2012 126,667 miles

Advise (stop) engine management light is shown

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 126,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Advise (stop) engine management light is shown

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 118,998 miles

Advise both front brake discs are corroded and pitted

Advise both rear brake discs are corroded and pitted

Advise engine is noisy

Advise front brake pads are wearing thin

Advise gearbox oil leak

Advise slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 31 Aug 2011 118,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Advise both front brake discs are corroded and pitted

Advise both rear brake discs are corroded and pitted

Advise engine is noisy

Advise front brake pads are wearing thin

Advise gearbox oil leak

Advise slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jun 2010 110,925 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 101,566 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 91,277 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 80,954 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 65,480 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 65,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FY51 NXS is a 2001 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 110,155 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 FY51 NXS, 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 25 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY51 NXS registered?

FY51 NXS is a 2001 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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