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S253 NOD

1999 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

111,182 mi
Last recorded111,182 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Renault Trafic82,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 NOD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2017 111,182 miles

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened offside rear (2.4.B.6d)

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened nearside rear (2.4.B.6d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front lower (5.2.6)

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

front brake binding nearside and offside front (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front lower (5.2.6)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

rear tyre walls persihed

Pass 7 Jan 2016 108,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated offside (2.2.D.2d)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in bodywork

corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion in offside lower body panel

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2015 105,038 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion in offside lower body panel

general corrosion in bodywork

rear tyre walls cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2015 105,028 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion in offside lower body panel

general corrosion in bodywork

rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2014 101,647 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both.rear.tyre.walls.perished

Fail 3 Jan 2014 101,622 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both.rear.tyre.walls.perished

Pass 7 Jan 2013 98,149 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both.rear.tyres.perishing

Fail 28 Dec 2012 98,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both.rear.tyres.perishing

Pass 29 Dec 2011 94,737 miles

ADVISE.REAR.TYRES.PERISHED.ON.WALLS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 94,737 miles

ADVISE.REAR.TYRES.PERISHED.ON.WALLS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 90,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 90,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2009 87,043 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2009 87,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2008 83,687 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 83,667 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 80,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight imballance on rear brakes

Pass 30 Sep 2006 73,927 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 73,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight imbalance on rear braked

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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S253 NOD is a 1999 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1999 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 82,736 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 S253 NOD, 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 27 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S253 NOD is a 1999 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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