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GJ09 ZVB

2009 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,354 mi
Last recorded164,354 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Trafic106,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 ZVB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 164,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 161,509 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 140,734 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 140,732 miles

Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure & joint dry (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure & joint dry (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 131,631 miles

Offside Front brake disc warped

Nearside side door upper hinge loose and remainder of runners worn door difficult to shut / slam

windscreen cracked offside going towards A zone but not in at time of test

Fail 10 Mar 2021 131,629 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside side door upper hinge loose and remainder of runners worn door difficult to shut / slam

Offside Front brake disc warped

Rear brake discs corroded inner face in poor condition

lift in offside front bottom ball joint

windscreen cracked offside going towards A zone but not in at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2020 121,488 miles

windscreen cracked in drivers side lower corner

Fail 9 Mar 2020 121,486 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

windscreen cracked in drivers side lower corner

Pass 11 Mar 2019 111,575 miles

nearside seat belt slow to retract

Fail 8 Mar 2019 111,575 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit trailer socket broken/ wiring exposed (4.10 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside seat belt slow to retract

Pass 15 Mar 2018 102,956 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 102,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 97,673 miles

Light Oil Leak

Fail 14 Mar 2017 97,673 miles

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

Light Oil Leak

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 89,809 miles

engine and under covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 79,583 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 66,510 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 51,784 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 39,845 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2012 39,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GJ09 ZVB is a 2009 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,336 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 GJ09 ZVB, 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 17 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GJ09 ZVB registered?

GJ09 ZVB is a 2009 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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