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B957 XYC

1984 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

29,000 mi
Last recorded29,000 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1984 Renault Trafic87,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB957 XYC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 29,000 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,675 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underbody heavily greased restricting inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2010 25,072 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Fail 2 Dec 2010 25,065 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 3 Dec 2009 24,945 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 24,835 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,662 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 23,629 miles

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

COOLANT STAINES DOWN NEARSIDE OF ENGINE BLOCK

ENGINE AND GEARBOX WET WITH OIL

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES SPLIT TO LIMIT

FRONT BUMPER CORRODED AND HOLED IN SEVERAL PLACES

FRONT TOEING EYE DAMAGED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES CRACKING ALL OVER TREAD AND SIDE WALLS TO LIMIT

NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS RAIL DENTED

NEARSIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED ACROSS BOTTOM BELOW BUMPER MOUNTING

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING HAS MINOR PLAY

OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT AND LEAKING GREASE

OFFSIDE REAR LOADING DOOR CORRODED AWAY ACROSS BOTTOM,BUT COVERED BY PLASTIC TRIM

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING HAS MINOR PLAY

VEHICLE HAS HEAVY SMOKE FROM EXHAUST INTERMITANTLY DURING TEST

Pass 11 May 2007 22,901 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 22,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 21,938 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 21,937 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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B957 XYC is a 1984 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1984 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 87,389 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 B957 XYC, 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 42 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B957 XYC registered?

B957 XYC is a 1984 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 December 1984.

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The MOT history for B957 XYC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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