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RBD 488Y

1983 Renault Trafic

Beige Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,383 mi
Last recorded102,383 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1983 Renault Trafic81,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBD 488Y
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2007 102,383 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 101,583 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 101,568 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

no brake test fluid leak

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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RBD 488Y is a 1983 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RBD 488Y, 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 RBD 488Y registered?

RBD 488Y is a 1983 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is RBD 488Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBD 488Y 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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