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A851 ROU

1983 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

83,928 mi
Last recorded83,928 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1983 Renault Trafic81,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA851 ROU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 83,928 miles

Oil leak

front discs corroded

nearside and offside front inner wheelarches and rear crossmembers corroded outside prescribed areas

offside front doorshut corroded outside prescribed area

offside front inner cv boot split

offside headlight reflecor deteriorating

offside rear tyre split and perished not exposing cord

surface corrosion offside rear wheelarch

Fail 30 Apr 2010 83,928 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

front discs corroded

nearside and offside front inner wheelarches and rear crossmembers corroded outside prescribed areas

offside front doorshut corroded outside prescribed area

offside front inner cv boot split

offside headlight reflecor deteriorating

offside rear tyre split and perished not exposing cord

surface corrosion offside rear wheelarch

Pass 5 Dec 2008 83,443 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked and perished

offside front inner cv boot split and leaking

offside rear inner and outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

slight play offside section steering rack

Fail 29 Nov 2008 83,443 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked and perished

offside front inner cv boot split and leaking

offside rear inner and outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

slight play offside section steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2007 81,325 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

offside front headlight reflector faded

Fail 4 Jun 2007 81,324 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel c ap sealing ring slightly perished

o/s/f outer sill corroded & damaged by jacking point

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 May 2006 80,188 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 May 2006 80,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Oct 2005 80,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

body corroded outside of prescribed areas

both rear tyres perished

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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A851 ROU is a 1983 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 A851 ROU, 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 A851 ROU registered?

A851 ROU is a 1983 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 August 1983.

Is A851 ROU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A851 ROU shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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