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A38 OBM

1983 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,423 mi
Last recorded99,423 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2008
Typical for 1983 Renault Trafic81,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA38 OBM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2008 99,423 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 95,422 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2007 95,390 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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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A38 OBM is a 1983 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 A38 OBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A38 OBM?

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What year was A38 OBM registered?

A38 OBM is a 1983 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 December 1983.

Is A38 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A38 OBM shows 3 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.

Does A38 OBM have outstanding finance?

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