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XWV 126Y

1983 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

51,772 mi
Last recorded51,772 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1983 Renault Trafic81,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWV 126Y
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,772 miles

Oil leak

under side of vehicle treated with waterproofing tar

Fail 21 Sep 2009 51,772 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak

under neath of vehicle treated with waterproofing tar

Pass 16 Sep 2008 51,772 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 51,772 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 51,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

welding covered in underseal.Unable to see 100% DUE TO UNDERSEAL

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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XWV 126Y is a 1983 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1983 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.5% with a typical mileage of 81,714 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 XWV 126Y, 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 43 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XWV 126Y registered?

XWV 126Y is a 1983 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 May 1983.

Is XWV 126Y safe to buy?

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