MOT Status
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97,801 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer wheel arch has corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front inner wings corroded
both front seats slightly insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer sill coroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front inner wings corroded
both front seats slightly insecure
Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner nearside and offside wings have some corrosion and holed
Front front seats slightly insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer wheel arch has corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner nearside and offside wings have some corrosion and holed
Front front seats slightly insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer wheel arch has corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front inner wings slight corrosion
rear exhaust hanger cracked
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner wing some corrosion
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner wing some corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front seats slightly insecure
Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door lower edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner wing some corrosion
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner wing some corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front seats slightly insecure
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
both front seats slightly insecure
front inner wings ,both outer sills and nearside door lower part corroded
some exhaust hangers crackimg
Offside Rear rubber exhaust hanger broken
front seats slightly insecure
general body corrosion (front inner wings and nearside rear inner sill/corner panel)
oil leaks
general corrosion.
oil leak[s].
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
body corrosion o/s/r corner underside
body corrosion on o/s/r tapped over
corrosion behind n/s/f headlamp
n/s/r in dicator poor colour
slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing
wiring engine area untidy
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
body corrosion o/s/r corner underside
body corrosion on o/s/r tapped over
corrosion behind n/s/f headlamp
n/s/r in dicator poor colour
slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing
wiring engine area untidy
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
body corrosion on o/s & n/s has been taped over
o/s/f tyre cut in tread area
wiring & pipes touching spring & exhaust tailpipe
body corrosion on n/s & o/s has been taped over
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both headlight reflector lens' losing clarity
drivers washer jet partially blocked
passenger side headlight lens cracked
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both headlight reflector lens' losing clarity
drivers washer jet partially blocked
passenger side headlight lens cracked
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
n/s chassis outer rigger rusted through
o/ door step sill rusted through
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both headlight reflectors slightly corroded
slight faulty earth to rear lights
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
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B198 REA is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 B198 REA, 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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B198 REA is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 March 1985.
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