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ExpiredMileage
162,836 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight play in both front steering rack ends
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight play in both front steering rack ends
Hazard switch sticking
Near side front side lamp dim
Near side head lamp beam image slightly blurred
Off side front tyre very close to limit and wearing @ edges, advise replaced
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard switch sticking
Near side front side lamp dim
Near side head lamp beam image slightly blurred
Off side front tyre very close to limit and wearing @ edges, advise replaced
Wind screen wipers hard
Offside rear lamp cluster cracked.
Offside rear tyre close to legal limit.
Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside rear lamp cluster cracked.
Offside rear tyre close to legal limit.
Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Front brakes slightly inbalanced
Near side windscreen washer weak
Off side rear lamp damaged
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front brakes slightly inbalanced
Near side windscreen washer weak
Off side rear lamp damaged
Front brake discs low.
Nearside rear reflector cracked.
Offside front brake pads low.
Offside rear lamp cluster cracked.
Offside rear tyre close to legal limit.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake discs low.
Nearside rear reflector cracked.
Offside front brake pads low.
Offside rear lamp cluster cracked.
Offside rear tyre close to legal limit.
Rear brake discs low.
Windscreen chipped.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Nearside door mirror glass cracked.
Windscreen chipped.
Radiator leaking.
Windscreen chipped.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Radiator leaking.
Windscreen chipped.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?
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HY53 VLP is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
Across all 2003 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 110,208 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 HY53 VLP, 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 23 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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HY53 VLP is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 September 2003.
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