MOT Status
Mileage
116,842 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?
Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B172 RAD is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 B172 RAD, 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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What year was B172 RAD registered?
B172 RAD is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 March 1985.
Is B172 RAD safe to buy?
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