MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,555 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jack point, outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced near spring mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Jack point, outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced near spring mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion both sides front inner wings front arches front sills
front and rear bumpers corroded
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion both sides front inner wings front arches front sills
front and rear bumpers corroded
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
bottoms of rear doors corroded
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
bottoms of rear doors corroded
o/s sill corroded but not within prescribed area
off side front inner wing corroded but not within prescribed area
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
cooling fan not working
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear tyres perished
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front and o/s/r tyres perished
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
door steps weak
o/s sill weak
rust on metal brake pipes
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both outer sills weak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
door steps weak
rust on various metal brake pipes
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
surface rust on various metal brake pipes.
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B873 MEC is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 B873 MEC, 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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B873 MEC is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 January 1985.
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