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VU55 NLN

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,239 mi
Last recorded106,239 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 NLN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 106,239 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 91,867 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 91,856 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 83,847 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 83,847 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 75,436 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 75,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 69,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 69,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 63,904 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 56,126 miles

N/S/Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 12 Oct 2016 56,126 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2015 51,678 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 47,090 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 42,311 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 42,222 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 38,279 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 31,437 miles

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

airbag light on

front brake discs worn on inner face

front brake pads wearing thin

seat belts slow to retract

Fail 30 Nov 2011 31,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

airbag light on

front brake discs worn on inner face

seat belts slow to retract

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 30 Nov 2010 19,135 miles

offside front tyre close to wear bars

unable to see front pads

Fail 30 Nov 2010 19,123 miles

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

offside front tyre close to wear bars

unable to see front pads

Pass 23 Nov 2009 10,192 miles

rear tyres close to wear bars

Fail 21 Nov 2009 10,172 miles

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

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

rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 18 Oct 2008

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 NLN is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VU55 NLN, 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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What year was VU55 NLN registered?

VU55 NLN is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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