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B48 OGV

1985 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

74,928 mi
Last recorded74,928 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB48 OGV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2024 74,928 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board blowing/noisy @ manifold/downpipe areas. (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 74,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner steering rack joint excessive play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner steering rack joint excessive play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,370 miles

corrossion of front jacking points

Pass 25 Jul 2019 74,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion more so o/s/f

exhaust mounts broken

Fail 24 Jul 2019 74,083 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion more so o/s/f

exhaust mounts broken

Pass 3 Aug 2018 73,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

general underside corrosion but no holes

various oil leaks

Pass 2 Aug 2017 71,029 miles

Nearside Front outrigger at jacking point

Offside Front offside floor to sill panel has slight corrosion and holed

Offside Front outrigger at jacking point

slight play in offside track rod

Pass 31 Mar 2015 69,879 miles

Air filter housing insecure.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,466 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 66,689 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 68,236 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 68,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 66,911 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs pitted

oil leak engie bay

Fail 15 Oct 2010 66,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs pitted

oil leak engie bay

Pass 18 Aug 2009 65,432 miles

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

slight play in gear box mount

Pass 16 Jul 2008 87,669 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 86,094 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 86,093 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jul 2006 82,717 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 82,717 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 79,328 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 79,328 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B48 OGV is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B48 OGV, 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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B48 OGV is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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