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B488 POY

1985 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,213 mi
Last recorded91,213 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB488 POY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2013 91,213 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 90,232 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 90,232 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 88,763 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 85,832 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 85,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 84,829 miles

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

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2008 84,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2007 83,107 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 83,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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B488 POY is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 B488 POY, 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 B488 POY registered?

B488 POY is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 June 1985.

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