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A579 JRU

1984 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

63,105 mi
Last recorded63,105 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 Renault Trafic87,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA579 JRU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 63,105 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 63,064 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 62,201 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 60,664 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2014 60,468 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 60,344 miles

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)

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

underside corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2013 60,340 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

underside corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,668 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 59,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Aug 2011 59,656 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 57,669 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 57,669 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 56,655 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 56,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

deteriation and cracking nearside front tyre sidewall

surface corrosion nearside front inner sill

Pass 24 Jul 2008 55,643 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

deteriation to offside and nearside headlamp reflectors acceptable at time of test

slight damage nearside rear lamp

Fail 23 Jul 2008 55,643 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion to offside and nearside front jacking points

deteriation to offside and nearside headlamp reflectors acceptable at time of test

slight damage nearside rear lamp

Pass 30 Jul 2007 55,098 miles

deteriation to front headlamp reflectors

Fail 30 Jul 2007 55,098 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

deteriation to headlamp reflecters

Pass 7 Aug 2006 54,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

deteriation to exhaust system

deteriation to headlamps

Fail 4 Aug 2006 54,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

deteriation to headlamps

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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A579 JRU is a 1984 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1984 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 87,389 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 A579 JRU, 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 42 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A579 JRU is a 1984 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 February 1984.

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