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SA51 FSN

2001 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,558 mi
Last recorded104,558 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Trafic110,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 FSN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 104,558 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 89,464 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 79,351 miles

both front outer brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

front and rear brake discs heavily corroded pitted and scored

Fail 24 Mar 2012 79,282 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front outer brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

front and rear brake discs heavily corroded pitted and scored

Pass 7 Jan 2011 72,278 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 72,277 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 63,650 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 60,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 60,804 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 56,900 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 56,900 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 46,320 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 46,320 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

play in steering rack

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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SA51 FSN is a 2001 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 110,155 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 SA51 FSN, 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 25 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SA51 FSN registered?

SA51 FSN is a 2001 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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