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B536 LNJ

1985 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,049 mi
Last recorded53,049 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB536 LNJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 53,049 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 53,024 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,409 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 52,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,974 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,176 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 51,173 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 51,173 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 Apr 2008 51,173 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Apr 2007 51,173 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 51,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 51,173 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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B536 LNJ is a 1985 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B536 LNJ, 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 B536 LNJ registered?

B536 LNJ is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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The MOT history for B536 LNJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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