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V259 FJR

1999 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,529 mi
Last recorded92,529 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Trafic82,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV259 FJR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 92,529 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 87,507 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 87,507 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,828 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 81,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 76,119 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 76,110 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 70,472 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Inner Upper Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate slightly detriated

steering sligtly stiff

Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,913 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 67,913 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 65,027 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 62,046 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 62,046 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

165*14 tyres fitted to the rear & 175*14 fitted to the front of the vehicle.

front & rear number plates deterioated

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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V259 FJR is a 1999 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 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 V259 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 V259 FJR registered?

V259 FJR is a 1999 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V259 FJR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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