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LY51 LGV

2001 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234,711 mi
Last recorded234,711 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Trafic110,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 LGV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 234,711 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Sep 2025 233,190 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2024 220,853 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

lower gearbox mount worn

vehicle underside has some general corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2023 218,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 217,064 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive General underbody corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 214,783 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shocker dust cover dropped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 214,783 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shocker dust cover dropped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 203,134 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Split in primary groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 193,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre splitting inner sidewall

Offside Front Tyre splitting in primary grooves

Pass 13 Apr 2017 183,983 miles

Offside Front tyre has a split in primary grooves

Fail 22 Mar 2017 183,270 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre has a split in primary grooves

Pass 15 Apr 2016 175,065 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 23 Jan 2015 167,234 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 158,494 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 151,450 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 140,625 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 133,249 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 133,249 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 124,022 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 123,745 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 105,575 miles

n/s upper mirror glass missing

Pass 9 Oct 2007 94,123 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 94,123 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

n/s rear tyre thin on inner edge

n/s upper mirror missing

Pass 12 Apr 2006 81,687 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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LY51 LGV is a 2001 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY51 LGV, 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 LY51 LGV registered?

LY51 LGV is a 2001 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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