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A42 JDH

1983 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,616 mi
Last recorded102,616 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1983 Renault Trafic81,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA42 JDH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 102,616 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 102,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 102,616 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2013 101,895 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 101,365 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 98,333 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 98,333 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

nearside front bumper end corroded

nearside front chassis severely corroded

offside inner sill and chassis severely corroded

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 5 Feb 2010 96,142 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 96,138 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 93,914 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 93,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front inner and outer sill corroded but is not within 30cm of a suspension or seat belt mounting.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 92,536 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 90,032 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 89,985 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

engine oil leak †

Pass 17 Feb 2006 85,287 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 85,239 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

offside inner and outer sill corroding

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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A42 JDH is a 1983 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A42 JDH, 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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A42 JDH is a 1983 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 November 1983.

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