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SK51 AEA

2001 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,697 mi
Last recorded188,697 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Trafic110,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 AEA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 188,697 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust ( box ) insecure

Fail 11 Sep 2018 188,685 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust ( box ) insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2017 183,793 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jun 2017 183,793 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jul 2016 182,689 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 182,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 179,377 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 178,152 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 178,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

indicator & washer stalks insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2013 174,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside sill damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2013 174,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

engine oil level low

indicators not canceling

nearside front washer jet partially blocked

offside sill damaged

steering column covers insecure but not interfearing with steering

Pass 28 Jun 2012 169,781 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 169,776 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

differant sizes tyres ( aspect ) front and rear

n/s h/lamp internal reflector insecure , causing h/aim to be too high when moving , dangerous to other vehicles

Pass 5 Nov 2010 164,064 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 164,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 159,629 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 151,995 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 151,985 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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SK51 AEA is a 2001 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SK51 AEA, 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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SK51 AEA is a 2001 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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