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SB53 NVE

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,320 mi
Last recorded153,320 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 NVE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 153,320 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 153,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 139,963 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 139,963 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 132,652 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2012 126,110 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

Fail 31 Jul 2012 126,110 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

Fail 6 Apr 2011 117,975 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

chips in windscreen

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2011 117,975 miles

Oil leak

chips in windscreen

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2010 109,978 miles

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)

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

Pass 9 Jan 2009 103,610 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 95,233 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 95,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 75,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SB53 NVE is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SB53 NVE, 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 SB53 NVE registered?

SB53 NVE is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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