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B297 RRE

1985 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,829 mi
Last recorded91,829 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB297 RRE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 91,829 miles

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded and holed outwith prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 91,825 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded and holed but outwith prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2023 90,285 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 89,147 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 88,150 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 88,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 88,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 85,804 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 85,251 miles

both rear brake pipes

rear suspension mounting slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 83,461 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 82,359 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 82,165 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 81,595 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 80,876 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 79,317 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 79,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,852 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 76,849 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 76,813 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 76,813 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 74,654 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 74,644 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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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B297 RRE is a 1985 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B297 RRE, 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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B297 RRE is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 June 1985.

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