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PL03 NND

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

198,864 mi
Last recorded198,864 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 NND
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 198,864 miles

all four shockers showing signs of weeping (slight misting of oil)but not affecting operation

brake pipes to rear caliper flexes and nearside front flex getting corroded but heavily undersealed best inspection carried out at time of test

front and rear discs getting corroded

fuel tank straps getting corroded

handbrake lazy both rears only just met requirements

offside rear tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

rear chassis rails and vehicle understructure getting corroded

some play top strut mounts

Fail 24 Jun 2017 198,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all four shockers showing signs of weeping (slight misting of oil)but not affecting operation

brake pipes to rear caliper flexes and nearside front flex getting corroded but heavily undersealed best inspection carried out at time of test

front and rear discs getting corroded

fuel tank straps getting corroded

handbrake lazy both rears only just met requirements

offside rear tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

rear chassis rails and vehicle understructure getting corroded

some play top strut mounts

Pass 15 Aug 2014 198,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 198,607 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 198,607 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 197,292 miles

Airbag lamp illuminated on dash

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 195,615 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 195,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

bonnet catch in cab broken

drivers seatbelt webbing frayed

emissions just met, at limit

play in steering wheel

rear service brake efforts low

slight play in n/s and o/f trackrod ends

wear in rear axle bushes

Pass 3 Jun 2010 194,236 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front shocker showing signs of weeping

nearside rear shocker showing signs of weeping

offside front wheel bearing getting noisey

offside mirror glass cracked

poor image nearside headlamp

some play steering rack

Fail 20 May 2010 194,222 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

engine oil leak

nearside front shocker showing signs of weeping

nearside rear shocker showing signs of weeping

offside front wheel bearing getting noisey

offside mirror glass cracked

poor image nearside headlamp

some play steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2008 185,950 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 185,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 169,130 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 169,125 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2006 125,754 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 125,754 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 125,745 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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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PL03 NND is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2003 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 110,208 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 PL03 NND, 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 23 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PL03 NND is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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