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M526 BTU

1995 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

129,650 mi
Last recorded129,650 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Renault Trafic87,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM526 BTU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 129,650 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 129,650 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 119,181 miles

Plat detected in nearside front steering rack and it would appear that the steering system requires adjustment or repair.

Play detected in offside steering rack and it would appear that the steering system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 11 Nov 2009 119,174 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Plat detected in nearside front steering rack and it would appear that the steering system requires adjustment or repair.

Play detected in offside steering rack and it would appear that the steering system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 115,544 miles

Nearside rear brake emits high pitched noise when operated and it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Play detected across steering and it would appear that the steering system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 13 Nov 2008 115,465 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake emits high pitched noise when operated and it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Play detected across steering and it would appear that the steering system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 10 Nov 2007 109,965 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 109,965 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 104,284 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 104,284 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 97,233 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 97,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2005 97,093 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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M526 BTU is a 1995 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1995 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 87,426 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 M526 BTU, 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 31 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M526 BTU registered?

M526 BTU is a 1995 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M526 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M526 BTU shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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