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RV03 OBN

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,862 mi
Last recorded137,862 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 OBN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 137,862 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 osf / nsf ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 osf / nsf (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2020 137,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 137,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 137,860 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 137,749 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 137,749 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc modified and seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1n)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 135,912 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2014 135,912 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 133,084 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 133,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 116,530 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011
Pass 17 May 2010 107,976 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 101,880 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 90,721 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 79,212 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 67,170 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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RV03 OBN is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RV03 OBN, 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 RV03 OBN registered?

RV03 OBN is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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