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V185 FJR

1999 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,173 mi
Last recorded77,173 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Trafic82,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV185 FJR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2011 77,173 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2011 77,173 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 69,766 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 60,565 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 60,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 50,481 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 50,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,234 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 32,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 32,897 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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V185 FJR is a 1999 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 82,736 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 V185 FJR, 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 27 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V185 FJR registered?

V185 FJR is a 1999 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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