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SY55 LTU

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,434 mi
Last recorded134,434 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 LTU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 134,434 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Play in inner steering joints Oil leak

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 134,434 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Play in inner steering joints Oil leak

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 132,529 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 132,529 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 131,125 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2013 131,125 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2012 125,856 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 125,856 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 119,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 113,626 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 99,422 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 99,422 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 81,045 miles

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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SY55 LTU is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SY55 LTU, 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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What year was SY55 LTU registered?

SY55 LTU is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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