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ARN 198Y

1983 Renault Traffic

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,686 mi
Last recorded132,686 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2006
Typical for 1983 Renault Traffic57,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARN 198Y
MakeRenault
ModelTraffic
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2006 132,686 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 132,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advanced corrosion visible through out underside ofvan lots plating already done heavily undersealed suspect filler is present customer advised

How Reliable is the Renault Traffic?

Based on 4,751 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
5,694
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
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ARN 198Y is a 1983 Renault Traffic in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Renault Traffic models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 57,397 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 Traffic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ARN 198Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Traffic typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Renault Traffic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ARN 198Y registered?

ARN 198Y is a 1983 Renault Traffic, first registered on 13 June 1983.

Is ARN 198Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARN 198Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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