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B566 TEL

1985 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,823 mi
Last recorded57,823 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB566 TEL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 57,823 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 57,745 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 56,908 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supprted

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2014 104,301 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 103,403 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 92,418 miles

corrosion forming on floor pans chassis rails

front anti roll bar bushes perising

repairs carried out to both inner and outer sill panels,repairs carried out to jacking point

Pass 30 May 2009 90,249 miles

many places underneath vehicle corroding.

rear exhaust heavily corroding.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 89,352 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 89,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 87,237 miles

both seat belts slow to retract

various amounts of underbody surface corrossion

Fail 20 Apr 2006 87,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front seat belts slow to retract

corrossion in o/s/f inner wheel arch

slight fluctuation on n/s/f brake reading

various amounts of underbody surface corrossion

Pass 26 Jul 2005 84,717 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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B566 TEL is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B566 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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B566 TEL is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 March 1985.

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