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MSL 42Y

1982 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,171 mi
Last recorded80,171 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1982 Renault Trafic91,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSL 42Y
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 80,171 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 80,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 78,903 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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MSL 42Y is a 1982 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 MSL 42Y, 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 MSL 42Y registered?

MSL 42Y is a 1982 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is MSL 42Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSL 42Y shows 3 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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