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W196 SGG

2000 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,653 mi
Last recorded138,653 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Trafic79,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 SGG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 138,653 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 138,650 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2011 130,688 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 124,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 124,180 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 117,643 miles

O/S/FRONT OUTER SILL HOLED

Pass 11 Sep 2008 113,089 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Sep 2008 113,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 Aug 2007 106,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 106,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 98,131 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 95,451 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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W196 SGG is a 2000 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 W196 SGG, 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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W196 SGG is a 2000 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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