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B96 DBV

1984 Renault Traffic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,949 mi
Last recorded76,949 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB96 DBV
MakeRenault
ModelTraffic
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 76,949 miles

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

previous repairs undersealed

Fail 16 Nov 2024 76,949 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill near side door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

previous repairs undersealed

Pass 28 May 2022 76,715 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 76,715 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 76,331 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 76,331 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 76,153 miles
Pass 21 May 2017 75,532 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 75,285 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 75,499 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 74,700 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,745 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 71,134 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 66,387 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 66,235 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 64,118 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Traffic?

Based on 4,751 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
5,694
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
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B96 DBV is a 1984 Renault Traffic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

The most common reason a Renault Traffic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B96 DBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Traffic typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Renault Traffic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B96 DBV is a 1984 Renault Traffic, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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