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B641 PHC

1985 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,631 mi
Last recorded94,631 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB641 PHC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 94,631 miles

Oil leak

chassis has previously had plating repairs. unable to assess repairs corectly due to sealer and underseal applied

near and offside batteries insecure

speedometer not working

Fail 10 Apr 2012 94,631 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Oil leak

chassis has previously had plating repairs. unable to assess repairs corectly due to sealer and underseal applied

near and offside batteries insecure

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

speedometer not working

Pass 18 Feb 2011 94,631 miles

all brake pipes covered in hard underseal

Fail 17 Feb 2011 94,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all brake pipes covered in hard underseal

Pass 19 Aug 2010 94,631 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

underside corroded and welding to areas

Fail 14 Aug 2010 94,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

underside corroded and welding to areas

Pass 12 Jun 2009 94,631 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 94,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 94,631 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 94,631 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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B641 PHC is a 1985 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B641 PHC, 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 B641 PHC registered?

B641 PHC is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 June 1985.

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