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WG55 TVE

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

204,114 mi
Last recorded204,114 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 TVE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 204,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2016 204,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 201,288 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 201,288 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 197,496 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 197,496 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 19,273 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 177,173 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 177,173 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 156,715 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside front anti-roll bar mount bush - play

nearside rear reflector damage

offside front anti-roll bar mount bush slight play

offside front indicator insecure - temporary repair

Fail 14 Mar 2011 156,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

chips in windscreen

nearside front anti-roll bar mount bush - play

nearside front inner wheel arch liner insecure

nearside rear reflector damage

offside front anti-roll bar mount bush slight play

offside front indicator insecure - temporary repair

offside front track rod (rack end ) bush slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2010 136,435 miles

chips in windscreen

front brake pads getting low

handbrake cables dry and creaking

nearside and offside front tyres close to limit (2mm)

nearside front anti-roll bar droplink upper balljoint play

nearside rear reverse light lens damaged

oil leak from engine

wipers smeary

Fail 4 Oct 2008 93,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both side steering rack arms

Pass 4 Oct 2008 93,397 miles

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

slight play in both side steering rack arms

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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WG55 TVE is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WG55 TVE, 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 WG55 TVE registered?

WG55 TVE is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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The MOT history for WG55 TVE shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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