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X578 DCL

2000 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,774 mi
Last recorded119,774 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Renault Trafic79,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX578 DCL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 119,774 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 107,393 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 94,476 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rearbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area but unable to fully inspect due to undertray being fitted at the time off testing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front & rear (185R14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 94,365 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rearbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area but unable to fully inspect due to undertray being fitted at the time off testing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front & rear (185R14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 80,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 69,091 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 52,191 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 51,689 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 37,436 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,394 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,133 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 36,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 30,234 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 30,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,522 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 23,522 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X578 DCL is a 2000 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 X578 DCL, 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 X578 DCL registered?

X578 DCL is a 2000 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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