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SM51 GAO

2001 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,401 mi
Last recorded195,401 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Trafic110,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 GAO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 195,401 miles

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

all suspension generally corroded

battery light on

Fail 15 Apr 2024 195,400 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam all of them (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

all suspension generally corroded

battery light on

Pass 29 Mar 2023 194,919 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner arches have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 194,914 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding front brake binding cant hardly turn by hand (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe leaking near flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner arches have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 194,903 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills cooroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre just legal (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 192,448 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 190,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Steering system lightly rubbing Front wheels (2.1.4 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 190,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Steering system lightly rubbing Front wheels (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 180,603 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 171,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Heavy engine oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 171,501 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Heavy engine oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 163,797 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 163,795 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 139,033 miles

hazarrd warning switch intermittant

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 15 Apr 2014 118,484 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 108,948 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

number plate light lens damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2012 103,460 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 98,160 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 89,814 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 73,587 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 64,945 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 64,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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SM51 GAO is a 2001 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SM51 GAO, 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 SM51 GAO registered?

SM51 GAO is a 2001 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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