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GR04 RVJ

2004 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,233 mi
Last recorded160,233 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 RVJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 160,233 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie bars (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 160,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie bars (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 156,377 miles

Windscreen damaged but not impairing drivers view of the road

Fail 29 Jan 2016 156,377 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Windscreen damaged but not impairing drivers view of the road

Fail 4 Dec 2013 148,092 miles

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

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

advanced wear detected at offside front track rod end not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria

Pass 4 Dec 2013 148,092 miles

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

advanced wear detected at offside front track rod end not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria

Pass 5 Oct 2012 134,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 134,984 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sterring stiff

Pass 14 Oct 2011 125,395 miles

sligh play in o/s rack

Fail 11 Oct 2011 125,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s haand brake cable rubing tyre cable worn through caseing

sligh play in o/s rack

Pass 13 Oct 2010 113,232 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 101,587 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 101,567 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 87,601 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 72,404 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 72,391 miles

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

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

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

spare tyre in poor condition

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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GR04 RVJ is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2004 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 109,155 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 GR04 RVJ, 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 22 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GR04 RVJ registered?

GR04 RVJ is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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