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B698 PLE

1985 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,025 mi
Last recorded186,025 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB698 PLE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 186,025 miles

all four tyres perishing and deterioating

exhaust system very rusty in places

front brake discs lipped

n/s headlamp deterioating

rear chasis hangers rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2010 185,679 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 185,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front & rear brake pipes rusry

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2009 185,642 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 185,624 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 185,607 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 185,182 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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B698 PLE is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B698 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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B698 PLE is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 July 1985.

Is B698 PLE safe to buy?

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