1985 Renault Trafic 1.6L Petrol · B397 SVG
1985 Renault Trafic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 1985. Recorded mileage 83,844 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT TRAFIC
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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B397 SVG Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/03/2022
- 83,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B397 SVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1985 Renault Trafic (B397 SVG) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step inner an”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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