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X878 AEU

2000 Renault Traffic

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

219,522 mi
Last recorded219,522 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Traffic107,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX878 AEU
MakeRenault
ModelTraffic
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 219,522 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 205,448 miles

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

advise very slight noise from offside rear wheel-suspect wheel bearing not rough or no excessive play but further investigation is advised

strong advise both rear park brake cables outer casings deteriorated

various areas of damage to body work

various areas of surface corrosion to uderside of vehicle

Fail 31 Oct 2011 204,652 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

advise very slight noise from offside rear wheel-suspect wheel bearing not rough or no excessive play but further investigation is advised

strong advise both rear park brake cables outer casings deteriorated

various areas of damage to body work

various areas of surface corrosion to uderside of vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2010 190,081 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 190,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 174,989 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 174,989 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 154,590 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 154,590 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 143,410 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 143,408 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 141,835 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 141,835 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Renault Traffic?

Based on 4,751 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
5,694
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
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X878 AEU is a 2000 Renault Traffic in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2000 Renault Traffic models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 107,417 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 Traffic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X878 AEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Traffic typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 26 years old, this Renault Traffic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X878 AEU registered?

X878 AEU is a 2000 Renault Traffic, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X878 AEU safe to buy?

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