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B565 TEL

1985 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,701 mi
Last recorded66,701 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB565 TEL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2014 66,701 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front bumper mounting excessively corroded

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

Nearside inner and outer sill excessively corroded

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

Offside inner and outer sill excessively corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 66,701 miles

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

slight under body corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2013 66,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 66,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 66,701 miles

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

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

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

advise rear near side hand brake

Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,644 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 60,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 55,080 miles

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

slight front brake drag

Pass 31 May 2007 54,262 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 54,262 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 53,439 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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B565 TEL is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B565 TEL, 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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B565 TEL is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 April 1985.

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