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ExpiredMileage
153,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength swinging shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength swinging shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corrodded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring front eye mounting bracket corrodded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corrodded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
bonnet cable pull faulty
exhaust system blowing close to fail
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Jacking point/outrigger corroded and collapsed
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened has had welding done before, which still looks strong and safe, but is corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under body badly corroded in places
home made bonnet catch release pull sticking out, sharp and likely to cause injury on the nearside wing
DRIVERS SEAT POOR CONDITION
Nearside Front JACKING POINT/OUTRIGGER CORRODDED AND COLLAPSED
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front STEERING SLIGHT PLAY
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake effort low
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front brake binding
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut mounting area corroded inner arch / turret (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward most spring mounting , inner sill / jacking point area corroded and previous welding repairs need seam welding (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear most spring mounting area corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp reflector coating deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward most spring mounting ,inner sill / jacking point area corroded and previous welding repairs need seam welding (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear most spring mounting area corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 53% (3.7.B.6b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides / under arch to flexi b hose (3.6.B.2c)
Front Upper both strut top mount / bearings operation deteriorated
Front slight bind both front brakes
Offside Front headlamp slightly damaged
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust mountings deteriorated
wiper operation deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted
center exhaust rubber perished
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
center exhaust rubber perished
under trays fitted
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust rubbers are perished
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust rubbers are perished
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
side door bottom corroded n/s
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
side door bottom corroded n/s
sill corroded offside by door step
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/f disc slightly corroded
front wipers torn
slight corrosion o/s/r front spring shackle mount
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front wipers torn
slight corrosion o/s/r front spring shackle mount
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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V742 FBL is a 1999 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 V742 FBL, 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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V742 FBL is a 1999 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 October 1999.
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