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SD02 MGE

2002 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,336 mi
Last recorded129,336 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 MGE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2022 129,336 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage missing (1.1.17 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 124,251 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 124,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 117,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 116,952 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 1 Nov 2016 118,107 miles

Wipers poor

Pass 16 Jul 2014 114,103 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 114,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 108,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 101,222 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 99,301 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 94,991 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2010 94,991 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2010 94,965 miles

Centre Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brakes disc nsf osf osr nsr poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2009 89,041 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 82,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 82,138 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 63,088 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 50,678 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 50,678 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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SD02 MGE is a 2002 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 113,047 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 SD02 MGE, 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 24 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SD02 MGE is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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