MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,844 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
general under body corrosion and previous repairs
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Body component slightly loose wing corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas of corrosion all over underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas of corrosion on underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas of corrosion on underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
battery tray corroded
various corrosion to underside of vehicle
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside headlight poor pattern
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
chassis and out riggers heavily repaired and undersealed
offside front sill corroded
slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside rear wheel bearing slight noise
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s and o/s front chassis legs corrodded
n/s and o/s rear chassis legs and center chassis legsaround spring mounts and hand brake cable mounts
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise light corrosion to all underside
advise nearside front head light reflector temporary repair
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise light corrosion to all underside
advise nearside front head light reflector temporary repair
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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B397 SVG is a 1985 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 B397 SVG, 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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B397 SVG is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 January 1985.
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