MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,162 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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.
Areas of corrosion, vehicle appears to have been stood
Headlamps poor pattern, reflectors deteriorated
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Areas of corrosion on the underside
Headlamps deteriorated
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicle appears to have been stood
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
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))
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))
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
Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
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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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B589 VFJ is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 January 1985.
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