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NJ51 VUT

2001 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

194,484 mi
Last recorded194,484 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Trafic110,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 VUT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 194,484 miles

Both headlamp brackets broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 5 Nov 2021 194,431 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp brackets broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2020 179,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 177,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet safety latch inoperative

Pass 27 Jan 2018 176,101 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 173,898 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 173,898 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 171,534 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 168,196 miles

Front discs worn

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 168,195 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front discs worn

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 163,721 miles

Front discs worn

Fail 10 Mar 2014 163,687 miles

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

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

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

Front discs worn

Pass 8 Mar 2013 152,925 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 147,117 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2012 147,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condition of rear brake discs

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2011 138,416 miles

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

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

various dents and damage to vehicle body noted

Fail 26 Jan 2011 138,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

various dents and damage to vehicle body noted

Pass 1 Oct 2009 130,463 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 130,365 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 116,246 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 116,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 99,734 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Jul 2007 99,734 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in rack

Pass 21 Jul 2006 79,520 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 79,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 66,751 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 66,586 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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NJ51 VUT is a 2001 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 NJ51 VUT, 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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NJ51 VUT is a 2001 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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