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B238 XHY

1985 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

82,793 mi
Last recorded82,793 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB238 XHY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 82,793 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 rear rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 1 Jul 2019 82,793 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 rear rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 26 May 2017 82,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 23 May 2017 82,793 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 May 2016 82,793 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall and tread cracked due to age

Offside Front tyre sidewall and tread cracked due to age

Fail 18 May 2016 82,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to age (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall and tread cracked due to age

Offside Front tyre sidewall and tread cracked due to age

Pass 25 Mar 2015 82,793 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 82,793 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2013 82,793 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 82,793 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 81,992 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 81,992 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 79,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight play in n/s rack arm joint

Fail 3 Jul 2010 79,434 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight play in n/s rack arm joint

Pass 22 May 2009 77,234 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 75,994 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 75,987 miles

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

unable to do emmisioins not ticking over

Pass 23 Apr 2007 74,559 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion tp offside rear jacking point

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 20 Apr 2007 74,559 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to offside rear jacking point

exhaust mountings poor

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2006 72,891 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2006 72,891 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

battery insecure

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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B238 XHY is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 B238 XHY, 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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B238 XHY is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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