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B992 TLJ

1985 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

74,320 mi
Last recorded74,320 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB992 TLJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 74,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower of vehicle be under sealed

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 74,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2023 74,314 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 7 May 2020 74,314 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 76,542 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 74,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 74,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 74,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 74,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 74,314 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 74,314 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Aug 2014 74,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 74,314 miles

advise corrosion to n/f sill nd outriger

Fail 23 Jul 2012 74,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

advise corrosion to n/f sill nd outriger

Pass 26 Jul 2011 74,314 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 74,314 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 74,314 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 74,314 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 93,780 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 91,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 91,870 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

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

front tyres and spare 175/14 rears 185/14

hand brake cable return spring broken at rear axel

Fail 13 Jul 2006 89,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front tyres 175x14 rear tyres 185x14

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2006 89,494 miles

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

front tyres 175x14 rear tyres 185x14

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2005 87,231 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 87,221 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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B992 TLJ is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 B992 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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B992 TLJ is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 May 1985.

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