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B857 JBL

1985 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

42,725 mi
Last recorded42,725 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB857 JBL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 42,725 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 42,603 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 42,132 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 42,132 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 42,115 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 40,522 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 40,469 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 40,330 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 40,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Pass 14 Jul 2016 39,901 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 39,855 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 39,909 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,398 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 37,744 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 36,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 34,777 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,027 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,855 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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B857 JBL is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 B857 JBL, 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 B857 JBL registered?

B857 JBL is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B857 JBL safe to buy?

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