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B457 VOD

1985 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,528 mi
Last recorded121,528 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB457 VOD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 121,528 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 121,528 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 121,452 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 121,452 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

towbar wiring insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2011 120,814 miles

corrosion around nearside front inner wheel also behind headlight. not within 30cm of prescribed area

corrosion around offsaide front inner wheel arch also behind headlight, not within 30cm of prescribed area

offside front headlight beam image poor, lense slightly deteriorated

offside rear braking effort low

slight play in steering rack, inner rack ends

Fail 15 Apr 2011 120,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion around nearside front inner wheel also behind headlight. not within 30cm of prescribed area

corrosion around offsaide front inner wheel arch also behind headlight, not within 30cm of prescribed area

offside rear braking effort low

slight play in steering rack, inner rack ends

Pass 1 May 2010 120,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

headlight and battery area heavily corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2010 120,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

headlight and battery area heavily corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2009 118,519 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 118,490 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion at near side of chassis

heavy corrosion at off side front of chassis

heavy corrosion on off side front jacking point.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 116,903 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 116,886 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

off side front jacking point corroded.you are advised to get it welded soon as pos.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 114,723 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 112,536 miles

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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B457 VOD is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 B457 VOD, 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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B457 VOD is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 January 1985.

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