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NL52 OFT

2002 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

158,381 mi
Last recorded158,381 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 OFT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 158,381 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Nearside steering arm slight play

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside windscreen cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 158,379 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)

Front Electrical wiring insecure under side behind starter anti roll bar area (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Nearside steering arm slight play

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside windscreen cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 150,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s mirror casing damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2015 150,757 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s mirror casing damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2014 140,752 miles

offsdie front drop link rubber twisted

small play in both front wheels

Fail 11 Feb 2014 140,750 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

offsdie front drop link rubber twisted

small play in both front wheels

Fail 12 Feb 2013 135,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 135,489 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 130,739 miles

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

steering rack arm ball joint slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2011 120,120 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 120,120 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

offside rear tyre perishing on treads

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 106,788 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 106,772 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 90,311 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 78,630 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 64,877 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2007 64,876 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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NL52 OFT is a 2002 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2002 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 113,047 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 NL52 OFT, 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 24 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NL52 OFT registered?

NL52 OFT is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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