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B987 AAT

1985 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,489 mi
Last recorded117,489 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB987 AAT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 117,489 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 116,924 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 115,841 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 115,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 115,806 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight imballance on front brakes

surface corrosion on front discs

Pass 2 Aug 2007 115,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

batterys insecure

front lower crossmember corroded

strongly advised drive belt squeel

strongly advised load sensing valve no mouvement seen, leaver is free to mouve benefit of doubt given

strongly advised slight imballance on rear brakes

Fail 2 Aug 2007 114,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front lower crossmember corroded

strongly advised drive belt squeel

strongly advised load sensing valve no mouvement seen , leaver is free benefit of doubt given

strongly advised slight imballance on rear brakes

Pass 24 Jul 2006 114,372 miles

front lower crossmember corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both batterys insecure

both headlamp reflectors corroded slight

near side front wiper split slight

steering feels stiff but not excessive

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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B987 AAT is a 1985 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B987 AAT, 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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B987 AAT is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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