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A473 BFS

1983 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

44,509 mi
Last recorded44,509 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1983 Renault Trafic81,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA473 BFS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 44,509 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 44,509 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 42,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 42,286 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 40,554 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 40,451 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated 2 sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 35,532 miles

Front all flexi hose are cracking.

Fail 28 Mar 2017 35,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front all flexi hose are cracking.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 35,349 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 34,789 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 34,789 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 34,579 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,579 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,620 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 27,614 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,377 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust rubber mounts perished

Fail 16 Sep 2008 21,365 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust rubber mounts perished

Pass 13 Aug 2007 19,336 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 19,336 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A473 BFS is a 1983 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 A473 BFS, 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 A473 BFS registered?

A473 BFS is a 1983 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 December 1983.

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The MOT history for A473 BFS shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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