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JVL 533Y

1982 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,145 mi
Last recorded57,145 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Renault Trafic91,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVL 533Y
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 57,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Turning opaque at the bottom. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 57,145 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe failed. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Turning opaque at the bottom. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 57,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 57,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 57,109 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 57,109 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 57,091 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 57,075 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 57,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 57,055 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 57,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2019 57,038 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 56,517 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 56,280 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 56,243 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 56,243 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 55,888 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 55,448 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 55,130 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 54,031 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,596 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 53,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 53,197 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 53,193 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 53,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,544 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,973 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 51,536 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 50,939 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 50,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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JVL 533Y is a 1982 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JVL 533Y, 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 JVL 533Y registered?

JVL 533Y is a 1982 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 November 1982.

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The MOT history for JVL 533Y shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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