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B256 SJT

1985 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,038 mi
Last recorded89,038 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB256 SJT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,038 miles

Corrosion to body.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 89,038 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to body.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 79,835 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 78,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 77,721 miles

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

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

front lower valance slightly corroded

o/s/f floor slight corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 77,721 miles

front lower valance slightly corroded

o/s/f floor slight corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2012 37,721 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside and nearside outewre lower body sills surface starting to corrod

offside front lower jacking point corroding

speedo not working

Pass 28 Feb 2011 375,892 miles

Battery light on

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2011 375,892 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Battery light on

Both front discs wearing/pitted

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake has binding

Pass 6 Mar 2010 70,736 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 70,703 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 67,968 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 67,949 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 63,328 miles

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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B256 SJT is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B256 SJT, 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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B256 SJT is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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