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OV52 GXJ

2002 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,829 mi
Last recorded141,829 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 GXJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 141,829 miles

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

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

battery flat

both front ball joint slight play

both front shockers slight wet

engine light staying on

engine oil leak an gearbox oil leaking

front pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre slightly on inside

rear discs corroded

rear pads wearing low

rear wheel bearings slight play

smoking when start up

Pass 20 Nov 2010 138,327 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 138,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 131,576 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 131,573 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 125,410 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 125,410 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 119,489 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 117,338 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 117,338 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

advise off side front sun visor broken off

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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OV52 GXJ is a 2002 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OV52 GXJ, 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 OV52 GXJ registered?

OV52 GXJ is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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