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B530 MAO

1985 Renault Trafic

Beige Diesel 2008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,474 mi
Last recorded159,474 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB530 MAO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 159,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 159,444 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 158,756 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked/perished, nearside & offside. (upper & lower) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose but appears secure.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 158,722 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold down pipe join (bolt snapped/missing) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked/perished, nearside & offside. (upper & lower) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose but appears secure.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 158,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlight support corroded and holed

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 158,411 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front headlight support corroded and holed

Offside Front indicator lens missing

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 156,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper and light lens damaged

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 156,136 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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B530 MAO is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 2,008cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B530 MAO, 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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B530 MAO is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 January 1985.

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