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B422 CHL

1984 Renault Trafic

Cream Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,314 mi
Last recorded131,314 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1984 Renault Trafic87,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB422 CHL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 131,314 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 130,995 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 130,955 miles

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

front number plate cracked (but still secure & readable)

nearside & offside front brake flexi hoses (one at each side) corroded at ferrules but not exessive

nearside b pillar & doorstep corroded (but not exessive or holed)

nearside rear indicator starting to show white

rear brake flexi hose corroded at ferrules (but not exessive)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 130,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brakes fluctuating slightly

Front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Nearside & offside front flexi hoses( one at each side) corroded at ferrules but not exessive

Nearside b pillar & doorstep soft & corroded but not holed

Nearside outer sill holed in 2 places but outwith prescribed seatbelt mounting area

Nearside rear indicator starting to show white

Oil leak

Rear brake flexi hose corroded at ferrules ( but not exessive)

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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B422 CHL is a 1984 Renault Trafic in Cream with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 87,389 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 B422 CHL, 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 42 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B422 CHL is a 1984 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 August 1984.

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