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W426 BAR

2000 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,704 mi
Last recorded168,704 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Trafic79,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW426 BAR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 168,704 miles

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

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

exhaust rubber mounts perished

nearside front sill/wheelarch croaded not within 30cm

offside front sill/wheel arch croaded not within 30cm

Pass 18 Sep 2010 160,334 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 160,334 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 152,302 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 152,300 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 149,071 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust has temp repair

Fail 17 Sep 2008 149,071 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust has temp repair

Pass 18 Sep 2007 137,521 miles

nearside front steering rack has slight freeplay

Pass 23 Apr 2007 134,337 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 134,337 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 127,664 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 127,664 miles

Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bumper insecure

drivers door inner handle missing but can still open door from inside

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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W426 BAR is a 2000 Renault Trafic in Blue 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 W426 BAR, 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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W426 BAR is a 2000 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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