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ALW 427Y

1982 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

74,749 mi
Last recorded74,749 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1982 Renault Trafic91,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALW 427Y
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2007 74,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

UNDERBODY RUSTING THOUGHOUT .BRAKE PIPES RUSTING.NS FRONT FLEXI SLIGHT CRACKING

Pass 14 Jul 2006 73,742 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 73,742 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

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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ALW 427Y is a 1982 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1982 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.2% with a typical mileage of 91,287 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 ALW 427Y, 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 44 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALW 427Y registered?

ALW 427Y is a 1982 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 August 1982.

Is ALW 427Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALW 427Y shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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