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L744 RHJ

1971 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,003 mi
Last recorded189,003 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1971 Renault Trafic168,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL744 RHJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 189,003 miles

Oil leak

both sides rear leaf spring fornt mounts heavily corroded

dampness n/s/f shocker

n/s/f wheel binding

o/s/f inner wheel arch starting to corrode in places

o/s/r tyre wearing low

outersills heavily corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2011 188,966 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both sides rear leaf spring fornt mounts heavily corroded

dampness n/s/f shocker

n/s/f wheel binding

o/s/f inner wheel arch starting to corrode in places

o/s/r tyre wearing low

outersills heavily corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 185,525 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Heavy engine oil leaks

Fail 21 Apr 2010 185,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Heavy engine oil leaks

Pass 1 May 2009 180,353 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

body has various spots of surface corrosion

both front Macpherson struts slightly corroded

both front Steering arms has slight movement at its fixings

Pass 21 Feb 2008 173,180 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 162,516 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 155,459 miles

6pr on the nearside rear and 8pr on the offside (8pr on both the front)

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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L744 RHJ is a 1971 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,068cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 168,652 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 L744 RHJ, 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 55 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L744 RHJ is a 1971 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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