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GL51 NKN

2001 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

170,478 mi
Last recorded170,478 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Trafic110,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 NKN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 170,478 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 170,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 170,478 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 166,853 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 163,443 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 160,862 miles

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

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

slight stiffness in offside front upper strut mount bearing

Pass 30 Jun 2016 158,391 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 155,247 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 145,441 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 145,441 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 125,585 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 125,585 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 118,790 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 118,790 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 110,716 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 110,716 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 103,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 103,904 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 93,778 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 93,773 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 76,297 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 76,297 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 62,821 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 51,087 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 51,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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GL51 NKN is a 2001 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GL51 NKN, 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 GL51 NKN registered?

GL51 NKN is a 2001 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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