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B818 TFX

1985 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

55,760 mi
Last recorded55,760 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB818 TFX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 55,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL UNDER NEATH CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER BODY CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 55,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL UNDER NEATH CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER BODY CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 55,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front repeater lamp not working

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 55,453 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking in line fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front repeater lamp not working

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 54,274 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper inside wheel arch rusted & holed.

general underbody rusting

Fail 2 Sep 2021 54,269 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubber hanger broken (all other hangers perished) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both supply to flexi hose marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides, inner wheel arch holed, marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides, lower hoses marked in chalk (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, supply to wheel cylinders marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underbody rusting

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 52,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch area rusted & jacking points,marked in yellow

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

general underbody rusting

Fail 29 Jul 2020 52,499 miles

Central Lower Exhaust system insecure all mounts splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area? (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch area rusted marked in yellow

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both sides jacking points rusty

steering stiff

Offside Front reflector dull

Pass 16 Apr 2019 50,048 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 50,046 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X2 front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 49,694 miles

front jacking points corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 49,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front jacking points corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 49,216 miles

front jacking points corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2016 49,216 miles

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

exhaust rubbers perished

exhaust system blowing slightly

front jacking points corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 48,804 miles

nearside front jacking point rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2015 48,804 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside front jacking point rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2014 48,367 miles

nearside front jacking point corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,927 miles

nearside front jacking point corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,525 miles

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

nearside front jacking point corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,805 miles

Corrosion at nearside front jacking point area

Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,984 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,312 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 44,739 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 44,100 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 44,076 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 43,616 miles

offside front jacking point corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2006 43,616 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside 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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B818 TFX is a 1985 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 B818 TFX, 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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B818 TFX is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 March 1985.

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