MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,095 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hanger / underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Knock from suspension no fault found
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Occasional knock from suspension top mount area / suspect slight wear in top mount bearing
Oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Occasional knock from suspension top mount area / suspect slight wear in top mount bearing
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/f seat belt very slow to retract
n/s/r sidelight showing white light
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front & rear tyres are a different size
n/s/f seat belt very slow to retract
n/s/r sidelight showing white light
o/s/f tyre getting low on tread
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s & O/s ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth inner & outer edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth inner edge
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn inner & outer edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth inner & outer edges
Offside Front Tyre worn smooth inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth inner edge
Oil leak ()
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Headlamp switch faulty cannot switch and hold on main beam (1.7.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle rubbing on rear engine stabilizer (2.3.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
n/s/r tyre out of round
nail in n/s/f tyre
oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
nearside rear tyre is damaged slightly on inner sidewall
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
nearside rear tyre is damaged slightly on inner sidewall
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front tyres worn to three mm
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front tyres worn to three mm
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?
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VN55 YVB is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 VN55 YVB, 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 YVB is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 December 2005.
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