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DV51 LBU

2001 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,612 mi
Last recorded146,612 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Trafic110,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 LBU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 146,612 miles

Oil leak

damage to n/s/f wing

n/s/f plastic wheel arch liner insecure

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Nov 2010 146,610 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

damage to n/s/f wing

n/s/f plastic wheel arch liner insecure

slight play in n/s rack

Pass 21 Oct 2009 145,365 miles

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

n/s front tyre cut in outter side wall

Fail 20 Oct 2009 145,365 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

n/s front tyre cut in outter side wall

Pass 24 Oct 2008 143,388 miles

Spare tyre defective

rear index plate slightly faded

slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack

Fail 23 Oct 2008 143,385 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

rear index plate slightly faded

slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2007 136,429 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 130,899 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 130,899 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rear discs slightly corroded

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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DV51 LBU is a 2001 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 110,155 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 DV51 LBU, 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 25 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DV51 LBU registered?

DV51 LBU is a 2001 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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