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GV51 ARS

2001 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,429 mi
Last recorded165,429 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Trafic110,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 ARS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 165,429 miles

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

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

engine management light indicates a fault

nearside front c.v boot insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt

nearside front headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 1 May 2012 159,963 miles

coolant on minimum mark

front brake discs corroded

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f steering rack

slight pulsing at rear light units (with indicator)

washers only just meet windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2011 155,702 miles

BOTH REAR LIGHT UNITS POLSING WITH INDICATORS

chip in A ZONE OF WINDSCREEN

Pass 10 Feb 2010 142,177 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 135,562 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in steering rack on the o/s

Fail 9 Feb 2009 135,562 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in steering rack on the o/s

Fail 14 Feb 2008 127,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 127,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 114,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 114,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2006 96,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 96,390 miles

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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GV51 ARS is a 2001 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV51 ARS, 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 GV51 ARS registered?

GV51 ARS is a 2001 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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