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B981 HJH

1985 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,317 mi
Last recorded97,317 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB981 HJH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 97,317 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front steering rack gaiters slight seepage

oily residue bottom of engine

Fail 5 Mar 2016 97,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front steering rack gaiters slight seepage

oily residue bottom of engine

Fail 11 Feb 2016 97,107 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 175/r/14 (4.1.A.1a)

both front steering rack gaiters slight seepage

oily residue bottom of engine

Pass 4 Jul 2014 95,420 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 95,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 94,715 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding.

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 94,715 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 94,363 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 94,363 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 93,219 miles

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/f indicator lense broken

Pass 4 Feb 2008 92,656 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 92,638 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

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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B981 HJH is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B981 HJH, 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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B981 HJH is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 March 1985.

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