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A713 SOW

1984 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

84,319 mi
Last recorded84,319 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Renault Trafic87,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA713 SOW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2024 84,319 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temp cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Excessive play to lower column UJ (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake effort low

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis out riggers small holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 42,658 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

underside of vehicle all over general corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2019 42,458 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 42,119 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 41,775 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 41,763 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure bule (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 41,071 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 40,964 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,964 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,952 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on rear axle and rear spring bolts

front brake discs corroded

slight corrosion on offside front inner wheel arch and offside front door internal

Fail 8 Sep 2010 40,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on rear axle and rear spring bolts

front brake discs corroded

slight corrosion on offside front inner wheel arch and offside front door internal

Fail 24 Mar 2010 40,929 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all brake pipes corroding

all brakes binding slightly

all front suspension parts corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,743 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 40,743 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

brakes rusting due to being imobile for over a year

exhaust corroding and damaged

exhaust slightly blowing at 2 joins

n/s front headlamp deteriorating

slight play in steering rack at n/s

Pass 13 Feb 2006 40,611 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 40,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING RACK N/S

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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A713 SOW is a 1984 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1984 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 87,389 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 A713 SOW, 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 42 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A713 SOW is a 1984 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 June 1984.

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