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SY55 VGV

2005 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,024 mi
Last recorded171,024 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 VGV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 171,024 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 171,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 162,000 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 152,893 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 152,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 142,291 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 129,152 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

windscreen has light scratch damage

Fail 22 Sep 2017 129,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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

windscreen has light scratch damage

Pass 27 Sep 2016 116,779 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 100,405 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 86,996 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 74,747 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,591 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,590 miles

nearside rear tyre has flat spot

power steering noisey

slight play in both rack joints

Pass 6 Sep 2010 38,269 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,783 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 26,783 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 13,781 miles

front wipers split at ends

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 VGV is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SY55 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

SY55 VGV is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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