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MEU 553Y

1982 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

77,135 mi
Last recorded77,135 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2006
Typical for 1982 Renault Trafic91,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEU 553Y
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2006 77,135 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front door pillars/hinge fixngs loose

hole in o/s sill but not prescribed area

n/s sill back slightly corroded

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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MEU 553Y is a 1982 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 MEU 553Y, 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 MEU 553Y registered?

MEU 553Y is a 1982 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 August 1982.

Is MEU 553Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEU 553Y shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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