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B557 GWV

1984 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,313 mi
Last recorded81,313 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Renault Trafic87,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB557 GWV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 81,313 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 81,307 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury JACKING POINT AREA (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury JACKING POINT AREA (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 80,481 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 80,479 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 80,462 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 80,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 80,346 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 80,206 miles

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 79,673 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front arch. (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 79,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front arch. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 78,575 miles

offside front jacking point corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2015 78,572 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 78,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 77,056 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 77,056 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 76,731 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 73,487 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 73,458 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perishing. n/s wiper blade has slight split.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 72,181 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 72,175 miles

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

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

Slight bind on n/s/f brake. O/s handbrake cable fouling exhaust. Some corrosion on n/s/f chassis extension.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 70,969 miles

corrosion to o/s sill and both side front chassis around jacking points.

Fail 2 Nov 2009 70,969 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to o/s sill and both side front chassis around jacking points.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 69,889 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres outter walls have cracks

outter sills and wheelarches are corroded

underside of vehicle heavely corroded in places

Fail 14 Sep 2007 69,882 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres outter walls have cracks

outter sills and wheelarches are corroded

underside of vehicle heavely corroded in places

Pass 10 Aug 2006 68,871 miles

corrosion present on rear wheel arches.

Fail 8 Aug 2006 68,871 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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B557 GWV is a 1984 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 B557 GWV, 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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B557 GWV is a 1984 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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