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B178 GNV

1985 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,319 mi
Last recorded66,319 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB178 GNV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 66,319 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 65,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 65,622 miles

offside front chassis leg corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 64,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 63,028 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,423 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 62,523 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 62,117 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Nov 2010 62,117 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Sep 2009 61,666 miles

every brake pipe has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2009 61,652 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

every brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,156 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 58,100 miles

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

n/side rear tyre perished

slight noise at n/side front w/bearing

Fail 27 Jun 2007 58,100 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/side rear tyre perished

slight noise at n/side front w/bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2006 56,214 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 56,214 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2005 55,930 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2005 55,928 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Cooling fan may not be working

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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B178 GNV 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 66.7%.

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 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 B178 GNV, 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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B178 GNV is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 March 1985.

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