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B589 VFJ

1985 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,162 mi
Last recorded97,162 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB589 VFJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 97,162 miles

Headlamps poor pattern.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle appears to have stood, areas of corrosion, areas of waxing.

o/s outer sill weak along join to inner sill.

Pass 29 Jul 2021 96,982 miles

Areas of corrosion, vehicle appears to have been stood

Headlamps poor pattern, reflectors deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 95,830 miles

Areas of corrosion on the underside

Headlamps deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle appears to have been stood

Fail 16 Mar 2020 95,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Areas of corrosion on the underside

Headlamps deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle appears to have been stood

Pass 1 Nov 2018 95,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

RBT:service brake only 57%

Recent under seal limits inspection

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 95,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Spot welding not acceptable. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill spot welding not acceptable. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 95,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no patton (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside inner sill corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mountings deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear outer sill covered my filler

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside and nearside rear corroded by bumper mountings

Offside inner sill corroded

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

both inner sills covered by under seal

centre to rear exhaust rubber split

engine bay corroded nearside behind battery

front brake disc's corroded

front to centre brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 4 Nov 2011 94,765 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 91,050 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 90,862 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 87,980 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 86,436 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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B589 VFJ is a 1985 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B589 VFJ, 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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What year was B589 VFJ registered?

B589 VFJ is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 January 1985.

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