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B689 PLE

1985 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,756 mi
Last recorded89,756 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB689 PLE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 89,756 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 89,738 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 88,642 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2012 88,642 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2011 85,390 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES AND FERRELLS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

ALL BRAKE PIPES AND FERRELLS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND DRIVERS SIDE REAR PERISHED

FRONT ANTI ROOLBAR BUSHES PERISHED

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

DRIVERS SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO 1.9MM AND BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 1 Jun 2011 85,390 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES AND FERRELLS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

ALL BRAKE PIPES AND FERRELLS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND DRIVERS SIDE REAR PERISHED

FRONT ANTI ROOLBAR BUSHES PERISHED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

DRIVERS SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO 1.9MM AND BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 25 Aug 2010 84,641 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 84,641 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front droplink rubbers deteriorating

Master cylinder slightly corroded

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 84,579 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 84,307 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 83,665 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 83,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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B689 PLE is a 1985 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,647cc petrol 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 B689 PLE, 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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B689 PLE is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 May 1985.

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