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B291 VOT

1985 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,407 mi
Last recorded80,407 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB291 VOT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 80,407 miles

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

Inner and outer sills rusted and holed.

Fail 5 Mar 2008 80,407 miles

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

Inner and outer sills rusted and holed.

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 79,642 miles

Front valance/ inner wing rusted and holed

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

Offside and Nearside inner sills rusted and holed

Fail 9 Mar 2007 79,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside and nearside inner sills rusted and holed

front valance/inner wing rusted and holed

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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B291 VOT is a 1985 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B291 VOT, 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 B291 VOT registered?

B291 VOT is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 January 1985.

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