MOT Status
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82,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2) two Rubbers deteriorated and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2) Two (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2) two Rubbers deteriorated and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2) Two (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear window smashed (3.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside side repeater not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
multiple holes in floor but structural rigidity not significantly reduced
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
SLIGHT PLAY NS RACK
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust emits slight blue smoke during acceleration
vehicle has been stood and front brake discs have slight corrosion
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brakes fluctuating, but not excessively
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brakes fluctuating, but not excessively
long hand brake lever travel
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
batteries insecure
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
batteries insecure
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight movement in ns steering rack end
all tyres showing signs of perrishing
How Reliable is the Renault Traffic?
Based on 4,751 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HOD 709Y is a 1983 Renault Traffic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 HOD 709Y, 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 HOD 709Y registered?
HOD 709Y is a 1983 Renault Traffic, first registered on 28 October 1983.
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