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RE51 VGN

2001 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,621 mi
Last recorded76,621 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Trafic110,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 VGN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 76,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate lamp slightly dull

Pass 26 Feb 2015 71,968 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,640 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 60,721 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 60,650 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 54,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 49,408 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 49,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 44,998 miles

advise wipers split at ends and washers leaking and o/s/f mirror glass cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2009 44,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise wipers split at ends and washers leaking and o/s/f mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 Oct 2008 39,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 39,254 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,438 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 33,438 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2006 29,106 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 29,106 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 22,319 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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RE51 VGN is a 2001 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE51 VGN, 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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What year was RE51 VGN registered?

RE51 VGN is a 2001 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is RE51 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 VGN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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