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W834 DFC

2000 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,294 mi
Last recorded168,294 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Renault Trafic79,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW834 DFC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 168,294 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 168,294 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 165,561 miles

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 23 Nov 2016 164,817 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 164,815 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

noise from nearside rear drum when wheel is spun

Pass 9 Sep 2015 162,029 miles

o/s/f seal has slight corrosion

slight play in rack arms

Fail 8 Sep 2015 162,029 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f seal has slight corrosion

slight play in rack arms

Pass 15 Sep 2014 160,346 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 160,346 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 159,078 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 159,069 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 157,392 miles

light scratches on windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front rack arms have slight play

Fail 25 Sep 2012 157,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front rack arms have slight play

light scratches on windscreen

Pass 13 May 2011 154,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 11 May 2010 152,563 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 152,563 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 143,428 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 112,522 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 112,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 93,061 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 93,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 76,220 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 76,220 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 64,745 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 57,887 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 51,522 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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W834 DFC is a 2000 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W834 DFC, 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 W834 DFC registered?

W834 DFC is a 2000 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W834 DFC shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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