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B295 COB

1985 Renault Trafic

Beige Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,961 mi
Last recorded107,961 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB295 COB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2016 107,961 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner to outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance area / door step area (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

brake pedal sticking, suspect part siezed??

Pass 7 Aug 2015 100,372 miles

Nearside Front excessivs corrosion of non pescribed area outer sill

non pescribed area in engine bay excessive corrosion n/s and o/s front

Fail 5 Aug 2015 100,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch strut mount piont area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front excessivs corrosion of non pescribed area outer sill

non pescribed area in engine bay excessive corrosion n/s and o/s front

Pass 4 Sep 2014 193,990 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 44,071 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded and slight blow

Exhaust rubbers worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Heavy corrosion to underside and front inner wheel arches

Heavy plate welding repairs

Lower ball joint gaitors have been repaired

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2013 533,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2013 533,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Body or chassis 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 excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,640 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2012 33,634 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rubber broken

Pass 9 Mar 2011
Fail 7 Mar 2011

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 111,672 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 111,672 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 110,219 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 509,353 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 506,224 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 508,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 506,847 miles

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

corrosion - chassis & inner wings

headlight reflectors in poor condition, not effecting beam image

hole offside outer sill

offside lower ball joint dust cover split

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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B295 COB is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 B295 COB, 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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B295 COB is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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