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RL52 VEY

2003 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,536 mi
Last recorded163,536 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 163,536 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 23 May 2013 163,536 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 155,186 miles

Oil leak

note oil leak near steering

Fail 25 May 2012 155,186 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

note oil leak near steering

Pass 16 May 2011 145,956 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 145,955 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 129,924 miles

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

Slight play in both front inner track rod ball joints

Pass 18 May 2009 120,174 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust box rattles

Pass 7 Feb 2008 101,046 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 101,046 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Spare tyre defective

clutch pedal creeks as you release

Pass 23 Apr 2007 84,178 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 84,026 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

exhaust down pipe box rattles

Pass 23 Feb 2006 58,508 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 58,508 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VEY is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VEY, 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 VEY registered?

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

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