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B53 AKE

1985 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

513,963 mi
Last recorded513,963 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB53 AKE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2009 513,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion front floor both sides outside of any prescribed areas

corrosion offside rear chassis outside of any prescribed areas

excess corrosion offside floor near drivers door

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre sidewalls cracked

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2008 512,448 miles

both outter sills corroded not within any prescribed areas

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 7 Apr 2008 412,370 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both outter sills corroded not within any prescribed areas

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2007 411,261 miles

corrosion offside front inner wheel arch outside any prescribed area

offside headlight pattern poor

offside sill panel corroded but outside of any prescribed area

Fail 11 Apr 2007 411,209 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

various corrosion of bodywork outside of any prescribed areas

Pass 20 Apr 2006 110,364 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 110,347 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside 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)

exhaust rubber mounts cracking

tyres cracking

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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B53 AKE is a 1985 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 B53 AKE, 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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B53 AKE is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 June 1985.

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