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A778 SHY

1983 Renault Trafic

Multi-colour Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,088 mi
Last recorded77,088 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Renault Trafic81,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA778 SHY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1983
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 77,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front wing corroded

Offside Front Jacking point area corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play In column top area (2.2.2 (c))

Towbar frame corroded, no hitch attached , inspect before reinstating

Fail 27 May 2023 77,085 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front wing corroded

Offside Front Jacking point area corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play In column top area (2.2.2 (c))

Towbar frame corroded, no hitch attached , inspect before reinstating

Pass 11 Mar 2022 76,336 miles

Age related underbody corrosion

Battery tray heavily corroded and insecure

Both front inner wings corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Handbrake cable outer casings worn

Offside Inner sill and jacking point heavily corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joints

Surface corrosion to suspension and brake components

Surface corrosion to towbar and ball missing

Fail 26 Feb 2022 76,332 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

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

Age related underbody corrosion

Battery tray heavily corroded and insecure

Both front inner wings corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Handbrake cable outer casings worn

Offside Inner sill and jacking point heavily corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joints

Surface corrosion to suspension and brake components

Surface corrosion to towbar and ball missing

Pass 4 Mar 2021 76,203 miles

Front inner and nearside outer wings corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner sill and jacking point area corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

battery tray corroded

exhaust system corroded

handbrake cable sleeves worn

surface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

tow bar slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 76,016 miles

Nearside Front outer wing corroded

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner sill jacking point area corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

battery trays corroded

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

tow bar slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2019 76,015 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front offside and nearside wheel bearings NOT tested

Nearside Front outer wing corroded

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner sill jacking point area corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

battery trays corroded

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

tow bar slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 75,505 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front Inner Sill by jacking point corroded

Offside Front Inner Wing corroding

Surface corrosion to underside, steering, suspension, brake and exhaust components

Tow bar corroded

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

slight play steering column universal joint and slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2018 75,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front Inner Sill by jacking point corroded

Offside Front Inner Wing corroding

Offside Front Tyre perishing/cracking

Surface corrosion to underside, steering, suspension, brake and exhaust components

Tow bar corroded

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

slight play steering column universal joint and slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2017 75,044 miles

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside front inner steps slightly corroded

offside and nearside front tyres slightly perished (175r14c

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

surface corrosion to underside,suspension and brake components

Fail 15 Jun 2017 75,038 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175r14c (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175r14c (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside front inner steps slightly corroded

offside and nearside front tyres slightly perished (175r14c

offside and nearside front wheel bearings not tested

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

surface corrosion to underside,suspension and brake components

Pass 10 Jun 2006 72,615 miles

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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A778 SHY is a 1983 Renault Trafic in Multi-colour with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A778 SHY, 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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A778 SHY is a 1983 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 November 1983.

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