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M79 APO

1995 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

191,067 mi
Last recorded191,067 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Renault Trafic87,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM79 APO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 191,067 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 191,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 191,058 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

strong smell of diesel in engine bay but no visable leaks

Fail 29 Mar 2010 189,643 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside wiper torn on ends

offside headlight glass cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2010 189,643 miles

nearside wiper torn on ends

offside headlight glass cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2008 81,226 miles

damp around power steering pipes

massive oil leaks

steering pipes insecure

unab le to see pads

Fail 9 Dec 2008 81,222 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

massive oil leaks

steering pipes insecure

unab le to see pads

damp around power steering pipes

Pass 12 Dec 2007 179,781 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 179,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 177,915 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 177,915 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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M79 APO is a 1995 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 M79 APO, 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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M79 APO is a 1995 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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