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W738 YFV

2000 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

124,510 mi
Last recorded124,510 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Trafic79,773 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW738 YFV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 124,510 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 124,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 115,281 miles

n/s/f chassis rail bent

Fail 24 Jun 2010 115,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f chassis rail bent

Pass 6 Jun 2009 106,360 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 106,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 101,979 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 101,977 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 101,878 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 98,908 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 98,289 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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W738 YFV is a 2000 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2000 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 79,773 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 W738 YFV, 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 26 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W738 YFV registered?

W738 YFV is a 2000 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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