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B986 TLJ

1985 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,967 mi
Last recorded109,967 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB986 TLJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 109,967 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 109,325 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 109,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 108,450 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underside of vehicle very wet + surface rust due to lack of use around front suspension.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 106,413 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Oct 2007 106,386 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Aug 2006 106,292 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 106,290 miles

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B986 TLJ is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B986 TLJ, 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 B986 TLJ registered?

B986 TLJ is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 April 1985.

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