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M878 DRL

1995 Renault Trafic

Purple Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,196 mi
Last recorded136,196 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Renault Trafic87,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM878 DRL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 136,196 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 136,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Unable to open side door

Pass 8 Jan 2010 132,400 miles

front brake imbalance 24%

unable to see quaity of various repairs on vehicle due to thick paint

Fail 23 Dec 2009 131,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

unable to see quaity of various repairs on vehicle due to thick paint

Pass 5 Jan 2009 125,388 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 125,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 120,920 miles

both rear sills rusty - looked in MOT inspection manual (figure A appendix C) and assessed. PASS AND ADVISE due to chassis being structual - sills only a panel 'side sill'.

n/s cv boot leaking / loose

side repeater loose

Pass 9 May 2006 110,996 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SLIGHT BIND ON FRONT BRAKES

SOME COROSSION ON UNDERSIDE

Fail 9 May 2006 110,996 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre perished

slight bind on front brakes

some corossion on underside

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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M878 DRL is a 1995 Renault Trafic in Purple with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M878 DRL, 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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M878 DRL is a 1995 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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