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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm split/seperating. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sway/tramp bars mounting point holed corroded at chassis point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches at strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
nearside rear shocker corroded
rear brake discs corroded
rear fuel tank strap corroded through- tank still secure
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches at strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
nearside rear shocker corroded
rear brake discs corroded
rear fuel tank strap corroded through- tank still secure
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nearside rear shocker corroded
rear brake discs corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear, body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nearside rear shocker corroded
rear brake discs corroded
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear, body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust system insecure rear hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front outriggers at sub-frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
offside rear shocker corroded
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front bumper damaged
Nearside Front tyre kerb damage
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear lamp outer plastic clear cover broken
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
box section at door lower area corroded and holed outwith perscribed area
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front bumper damaged
Nearside Front tyre kerb damage
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear light outer clear cover damaged
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
box section at door lower area corroded and holed outwith perscribed area
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front bumper slight damage
Nearside Rear lamp outer cover damaged not effecting lights
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess centre section (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear rear lamp outer clear cover broken
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside vehicle showing corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake cable damaged but not to excess centre section (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear rear lamp outer clear cover broken
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside vehicle showing corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across front corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake performance not tested burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system down leg (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across front corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Front brake discs showing wear
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded down leg (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Fuel tank insecure strap corroded detached (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)
Front brake discs showing wear
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded down leg (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D (2.4.G.2)
Front front subframe brace tubes showing corrosion
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/16 C (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D (2.4.G.2)
Front front subframe brace tubes showing corrosion
All 4 brake discs slightly worn and corroded
High level stop light inoperative
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside outer seatbelt quite slow to re-coil
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
All 4 brake discs slightly worn and corroded
High level stop light inoperative
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside outer seatbelt quite slow to re-coil
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs slight wear
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs slight wear
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside washer in poor condition
nearside washer in poor condition
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SP55 VRW is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SP55 VRW, 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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SP55 VRW is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 September 2005.
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