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B586 JAP

1984 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,728 mi
Last recorded72,728 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 1984 Renault Trafic87,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB586 JAP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 72,728 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 7 May 2013 68,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S front tyre wall splitting

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Noise N/S rear wheel bearing

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Smell of petrol

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Suspect master cylinder leaking

Fail 23 Apr 2013 68,764 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S front tyre wall split

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Noise N/S rear wheel bearing

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear trim insecure

Smell of petrol

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Suspect master cylinder leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,380 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 65,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,237 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 9 Jul 2009 63,206 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 63,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2005 61,690 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 61,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

near side head lamp lens cracked.off side sill backs started to corrode

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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B586 JAP 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 50%.

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 B586 JAP, 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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B586 JAP is a 1984 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 November 1984.

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