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DFH 996Y

1983 Renault Traffic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,899 mi
Last recorded102,899 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1983 Renault Traffic57,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFH 996Y
MakeRenault
ModelTraffic
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 102,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 94,201 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 93,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake steering and suspension componants slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,199 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 89,199 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 89,199 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 88,964 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2012 88,964 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2011 88,900 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 88,310 miles

brake pipes have been greased

vehicle tested as camper van

Fail 24 Apr 2010 88,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipes have been greased

vehicle tested as camper van

Pass 27 Apr 2009 88,221 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 88,221 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 87,963 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 87,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2007 87,170 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 86,836 miles

20kg of grab on front brakes

front anti-roll bar link bushes cracked and perished

rear leaf spring rear bushes cracked and perished

spare tyre size different to all others

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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DFH 996Y is a 1983 Renault Traffic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1983 Renault Traffic models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 57,397 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DFH 996Y, 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 43 years old, this Renault Traffic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DFH 996Y registered?

DFH 996Y is a 1983 Renault Traffic, first registered on 7 June 1983.

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