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B556 REL

1984 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,620 mi
Last recorded122,620 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1984 Renault Trafic87,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB556 REL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 122,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

both front chassis outriggers holed and corroded but outwith prescribed areas

nearside door step holed but outwith prescribed areas

Pass 22 Apr 2011 121,538 miles

2 front chassis outriggers holed and corroded

2 front headlamp bowls corroded

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

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

Oil leak

nearside doorstep holed and corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 120,099 miles

both front outrigers and offside rear chassis leg welding repairs rough

both front wipers torn

Fail 27 Aug 2009 120,020 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front radiator support crossmember corroded and holed at nearside

nearside door step holed and corroded

offside and nearside front jacking points corroded

offside and nearside inner wings corroded

offside and nearside outer sills corroded at front doors

offside headlamp reflector not good

offside rear wheel arch corroded

offside window inop

steering rack has play at offside

vehicle has various welding repairs to chassi and suspension points also at inner sills etc

Pass 28 Aug 2008 116,989 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 116,985 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 114,354 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 114,353 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower 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)

o/s/f inner wheel arch rusted n/s/f inner wheel arch rusted o/s/r lnner arch to floor seam corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2006 111,997 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 111,990 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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B556 REL is a 1984 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 87,389 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 B556 REL, 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 42 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B556 REL is a 1984 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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