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RL52 VEH

2003 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

199,233 mi
Last recorded199,233 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 VEH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 199,233 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 199,233 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 194,768 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 194,763 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 189,511 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 182,849 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 182,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 174,527 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 163,288 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 149,706 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 135,157 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 135,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 118,196 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 118,196 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 103,097 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 85,854 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 85,854 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 83,372 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 93,372 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 66,647 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 66,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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RL52 VEH is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RL52 VEH, 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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What year was RL52 VEH registered?

RL52 VEH is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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