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VYJ 742Y

1983 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,532 mi
Last recorded72,532 miles
Recorded on15 May 2007
Typical for 1983 Renault Trafic81,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYJ 742Y
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2007 72,532 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 70,458 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 68,720 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 68,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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VYJ 742Y is a 1983 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VYJ 742Y, 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 VYJ 742Y registered?

VYJ 742Y is a 1983 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 March 1983.

Is VYJ 742Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYJ 742Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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