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LLZ 3996

1985 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,355 mi
Last recorded56,355 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLZ 3996
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 56,355 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 56,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 56,134 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 56,132 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both ends of rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake flexible hose insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2019 55,326 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 55,326 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 54,614 miles

wiper moving slow

Fail 30 Aug 2018 54,613 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

wiper moving slow

Fail 23 May 2013 54,186 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 53,776 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear upper marker not working

offside inner and outer wheel arch slight corrosion

offside rear outrigger rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2012 53,770 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

play in both rack ends

Pass 31 Mar 2011 63,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

play in both rack ends

Fail 30 Mar 2011 53,191 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

play in both rack ends

Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,545 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle is smoking slightly

Pass 22 May 2009 585,031 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 585,008 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 583,075 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 583,075 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 581,558 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 581,558 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 78,812 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 78,812 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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LLZ 3996 is a 1985 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,647cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LLZ 3996, 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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LLZ 3996 is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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