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B790 XHY

1985 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB790 XHY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011
Fail 9 Nov 2011

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 516,468 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen pillar corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2006 62,532 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 625,320 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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B790 XHY is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 B790 XHY, 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 B790 XHY registered?

B790 XHY is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 April 1985.

Is B790 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B790 XHY shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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