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RL02 LJA

2002 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

212,592 mi
Last recorded212,592 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 LJA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 212,592 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 212,592 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 212,570 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 212,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 212,144 miles

Drivers sun visor insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unmatched coil springs fitted to rear axle

Fail 13 Dec 2012 212,143 miles

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

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)

Drivers sun visor insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unmatched coil springs fitted to rear axle

Pass 21 Jul 2011 198,495 miles

movement in nearside steering rack end

nearside front shock absorber damp

slight movement in offside front steering rack end

wipers smearing

Pass 15 Oct 2010 194,038 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 193,934 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 179,158 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 164,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 154,655 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2006 146,626 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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RL02 LJA is a 2002 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RL02 LJA, 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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RL02 LJA is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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