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PJ51 OVX

2001 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,292 mi
Last recorded98,292 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Trafic110,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 OVX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 98,292 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2026 98,292 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 96,229 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 96,228 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 93,059 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 93,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2022 89,721 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 89,721 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 85,840 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 85,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 82,689 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 82,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 76,802 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 76,800 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 72,059 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - ( full pipe required soon - corroded in all areas / sections ) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - ( offside slight worn ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Mudguard insecure upper plastic gutter cover missing - ( Drivers seat with a defective structure - replacement seat - required soon ) ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn - slight - ( ( all brake disc covers corroded - slight ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights - ( offside front high limit ) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective all - ( washer pump and jets slight defective ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 72,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion sticking brakes 46 kg - offside slight (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure brakes require attention - ( service brake - high reserve travel of parking brake ) (1.1.12 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - ( full pipe required soon - corroded in all areas / sections ) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - ( offside slight worn ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Mudguard insecure upper plastic gutter cover missing - ( Drivers seat with a defective structure - replacement seat - required soon ) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded - slight - ( all brake disc covers corroded - slight ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights - ( offside front high limit ) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective all - ( washer pump and jets slight defective ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,405 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,513 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r light unit damaged but no white light showing

Fail 7 Jun 2016 51,513 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r light unit damaged but no white light showing

Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,013 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 48,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 May 2014 45,722 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 45,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 43,776 miles

o/s sun visor falling down

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 10 May 2013 43,776 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s sun visor falling down

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,441 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 40,598 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Nov 2010 40,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Nov 2009 36,322 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 36,321 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 33,959 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 31,105 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 31,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 28,115 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 28,115 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 24,027 miles

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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PJ51 OVX is a 2001 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PJ51 OVX, 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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PJ51 OVX is a 2001 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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