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SP05 TBV

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

161,119 mi
Last recorded161,119 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 TBV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 161,119 miles

brake fluid near minimum level

no plate lamp slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2016 161,118 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid near minimum level

no plate lamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2015 150,582 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 150,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 138,590 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 138,587 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

dip and main beam switch sticking

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre treads wear uneven and damage to side walls

Pass 24 May 2013 126,790 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 126,788 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

bonnet 2 nd catch a little sticky

dip beam/ main beam switch a little sticky

Pass 11 May 2012 114,156 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 114,152 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 100,538 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 100,534 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 87,483 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front outer seat belt slow to return back.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 74,006 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 68,283 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 68,280 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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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SP05 TBV is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2005 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 110,454 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 SP05 TBV, 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 21 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SP05 TBV is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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