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B409 PLU

1985 Renault Trafic

Cream Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,177 mi
Last recorded52,177 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2007
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB409 PLU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2007 52,177 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 52,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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B409 PLU is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Cream with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 B409 PLU, 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 B409 PLU registered?

B409 PLU is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B409 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B409 PLU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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