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A253 GUE

1983 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,256 mi
Last recorded79,256 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1983 Renault Trafic81,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA253 GUE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 79,256 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corner strip (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 79,226 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corner strip (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 78,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear handbrake low

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion to floor outriggers

Fail 1 Aug 2019 78,269 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear handbrake low

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion to floor outriggers

Pass 9 Jul 2018 77,859 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2017 76,412 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perishing

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2016 75,090 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough to rotate

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2016 75,090 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough to rotate

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 73,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 May 2014 71,025 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

headlamp damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2012 70,871 miles

Oil leak

both front near side and offside coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2012 70,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

both front near side and offside coil springs corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 69,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 68,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 May 2009 67,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 67,547 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 66,646 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 64,425 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 64,425 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 62,784 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2006 62,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A253 GUE is a 1983 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.5% with a typical mileage of 81,714 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 A253 GUE, 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 43 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A253 GUE registered?

A253 GUE is a 1983 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 August 1983.

Is A253 GUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A253 GUE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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