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B657 XKO

1985 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

80,468 mi
Last recorded80,468 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB657 XKO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 80,468 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,123 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 79,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 75,638 miles

Nearside Front perished

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front perished

Fail 20 Apr 2016 75,638 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front perished

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front perished

Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,905 miles

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

all doors rusty

all tyres cracking

near side front wheel arch rusty

near sides door rusty

rusty around screen

under side rusty all over

Fail 26 Mar 2015 74,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

all doors rusty

all tyres cracking

near side front wheel arch rusty

near sides door rusty

rusty around screen

under side rusty all over

Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,676 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 74,676 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,444 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 74,444 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,056 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 74,056 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 73,399 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

nearside & offside front brake disc plates slightly corroded

nearside steering inner track rod joint slight play

offside headlight reflector slightly tarnished (light output slightly reduced)

offside outer CV joint gater slightly loose around driveshaft

Fail 3 Feb 2011 73,395 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

nearside & offside front brake disc plates corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside steering inner track rod joint slight play

offside headlight reflector slightly tarnished (light output slightly reduced)

offside outer CV joint gater slightly loose around driveshaft

Pass 11 May 2009 69,996 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OS LOWER DOOR SKIN CORROSION NEARING POINT OF FAILURE

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 May 2009 69,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OS LOWER DOOR SKIN CORROSION NEARING POINT OF FAILURE

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Apr 2008 67,608 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 61,460 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 61,456 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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B657 XKO is a 1985 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 B657 XKO, 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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B657 XKO is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 May 1985.

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