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VU55 NKL

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,520 mi
Last recorded173,520 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 NKL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 173,520 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 165,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 165,223 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 163,119 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 145,038 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 113,389 miles

Both front rack ends have slight play

Engine warning lammp on

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

Rear discs corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2011 112,607 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front rack ends have slight play

Engine warning lammp on

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2010 93,535 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking on inner bead area

glow plug light constantly on dash

near side head lamp pattern poor

rear brake discs corroded on face pads ok

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 7 Aug 2009 83,226 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 83,226 miles

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

BONNET STAY MISSING ?

O/S/F SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Pass 2 Sep 2008 70,036 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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VU55 NKL is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VU55 NKL, 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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VU55 NKL is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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