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LS51 VHA

2001 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,820 mi
Last recorded188,820 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Trafic110,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 VHA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 188,820 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 188,820 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened hand brake cable snapped (3.5.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 188,820 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 2 Sep 2014 186,014 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 186,004 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 176,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs corroaded slightly

Fail 20 Aug 2013 176,482 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs corroaded slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2012 164,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 164,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 150,436 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn

Pass 17 Jul 2010 132,884 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2010 132,884 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 120,814 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 120,814 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 113,498 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 20 May 2008 113,498 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 22 May 2007 96,758 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

early deteriation nearside handbrake cable

signs of offside front brake disc geting hot

Fail 22 May 2007 96,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

early deteriation nearside handbrake cable

signs of offside front brake disc geting hot

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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LS51 VHA is a 2001 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LS51 VHA, 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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LS51 VHA is a 2001 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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