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B108 VKN

1985 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,334 mi
Last recorded90,334 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB108 VKN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2017 90,334 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area/ also sharp edges (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill plate pop riveted on (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area / also sharp edges (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 90,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both front inner wings corroded

Fail 19 May 2016 90,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel hose excessively chafed tank to carb and split (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount rubber split (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

under side corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 89,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 89,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 89,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front wheel arch areas corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2014 89,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front wheel arch areas corroded

rear exhaust box mounting rubber missing

Pass 31 May 2012 89,880 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 88,919 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 87,231 miles

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

Front registration plate cracked but acceptable

N/S wiper blade just acceptable

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2010 87,231 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Front registration plate cracked but acceptable

N/S wiper blade just acceptable

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 87,100 miles

off side rear tyre perrished

Fail 13 May 2009 87,099 miles

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

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

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

off side rear tyre perrished

Pass 6 May 2008 86,896 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 86,552 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 86,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Corrosion on nearside front outrigger

Pass 3 May 2006 84,572 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 84,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

advise off side rear tyre inner shoulder cracking up

aqdvise front metal brake pipes corroding

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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B108 VKN is a 1985 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1985 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 80,862 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 B108 VKN, 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 41 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B108 VKN is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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