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A582 DTV

1984 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,812 mi
Last recorded74,812 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1984 Renault Trafic87,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA582 DTV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 74,812 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 74,812 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting excessively loose gear box (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 73,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside dim

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 72,168 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 72,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sills within seat mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 70,384 miles

under body getting weak

Fail 14 Mar 2018 70,384 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 69,148 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 69,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 68,227 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe into rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlight reflector deteriorated

n/s front lower inner wing/inner arch developing corroison

Fail 8 Dec 2015 68,225 miles

Nearside rear brake binding and o/s rear (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe into rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlight reflector deteriorated

n/s front lower inner wing/inner arch developing corroison

some noise on n/s front brake/wheel when rotated

Fail 16 Nov 2015 68,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe holed (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported mountings missing/broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and o/s rear chassis/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end loose locking nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play lower column (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe into rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

n/s front inner wing/wheelarch developing corrosion

o/s handbrake effort slightly low

o/s headlight reflector tarnished/dull

Pass 4 Oct 2014 67,468 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 66,695 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 66,694 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,601 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 66,601 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2010 66,601 miles

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

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 1 May 2009 66,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front brake slight bind

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2009 66,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front brake slight bind

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 2 May 2008 66,601 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 66,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 66,601 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 66,601 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE STARTING TO CRACK ON OUTSIDE TREAD

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 66,601 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 66,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

all tyres starting to crack on side walls

oil leak

rear brakes require service due to excessive noise

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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A582 DTV is a 1984 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 A582 DTV, 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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A582 DTV is a 1984 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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