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M143 XTJ

1995 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,788 mi
Last recorded175,788 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Renault Trafic87,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM143 XTJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2015 175,788 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 175,393 miles

Both rear spring anchor brackets have welding repairs

Corrosion to nsf inner wheel arch

Corrosion to rear back panel/bumper brackets

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Por repair on middle exhaust pipe secure but blowing

Uneven tread wear on nsr tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2013 175,393 miles

Both rear spring anchor brackets have welding repairs

Corrosion to nsf inner wheel arch

Corrosion to rear back panel/bumper brackets

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Por repair on middle exhaust pipe secure but blowing

Uneven tread wear on nsr tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2012 168,082 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 160,465 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 160,465 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 150,459 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 141,945 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 122,614 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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M143 XTJ is a 1995 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 87,426 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 M143 XTJ, 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 31 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M143 XTJ registered?

M143 XTJ is a 1995 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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