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VN55 SXP

2005 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,133 mi
Last recorded185,133 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 SXP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 185,133 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in steering coloum .

Pass 4 Dec 2013 172,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside rear tail lights tape repair .

Fail 4 Dec 2013 172,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside rear tail lights tape repair .

Pass 24 Nov 2012 158,692 miles

Both steering arms have slight free play

Nearside front outer wheel bead rim has had repair from damage

No engine coolant in reservoir bottle

Offside front ABS sensor wire cable tied to lower ball joint

Offside rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2012 158,692 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both steering arms have slight free play

No engine coolant in reservoir bottle

Offside front ABS sensor wire cable tied to lower ball joint

Offside rear lamp lens cracked

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 130,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

small chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Nov 2010 106,122 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 106,122 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 90,731 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 61,640 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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VN55 SXP is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN55 SXP, 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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VN55 SXP is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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