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SG56 PNN

2006 Renault Traffic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

159,824 mi
Last recorded159,824 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Renault Traffic79,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 PNN
MakeRenault
ModelTraffic
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 159,824 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2023 159,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2023 159,765 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cooling system needs to be checked as temperature went very high during test

wheel covers fitted all sides, preventing inspection of few parts.

Pass 4 Apr 2022 159,211 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 157,848 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bommet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 157,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bommet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 155,500 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 155,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 135,616 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 25 Feb 2019 135,616 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 17 Feb 2018 118,343 miles

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

Offside Front tyre VERY WORN INNER EDGE/NO CORDS SHOWING AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 17 Feb 2018 118,343 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking fluid low (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front tyre VERY WORN INNER EDGE/NO CORDS SHOWING AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 7 Mar 2017 105,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge very worn

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

possible mid brake light not working

under tray/engine cover fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2017 105,513 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play outer (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge very worn

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

possible mid brake light not working

under tray/engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 86,335 miles

Rear both rear tyres worn on inner edges

vehicle has engine and undertray covers

Fail 6 Oct 2015 86,335 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both rear tyres worn on inner edges

vehicle has engine and undertray covers

Pass 17 Sep 2014 73,013 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn edges

Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,535 miles

child seat fitted nearside front

Fail 12 Sep 2012 52,535 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

child seat fitted nearside front

Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,498 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 32,860 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,324 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Traffic?

Based on 4,751 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
5,694
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
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SG56 PNN is a 2006 Renault Traffic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2006 Renault Traffic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 79,342 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 Traffic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG56 PNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Traffic typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Traffic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SG56 PNN is a 2006 Renault Traffic, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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