Renault Trafic (1984)
1984 Renault Trafic
CarHunch analysed 288 real MOT records for the 1984 Renault Trafic. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
At 59.9%, the first-time MOT pass rate for this 1984 Renault Trafic sits well below the UK average of 80%, and over a quarter of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects during testing—a significant concern for any prospective buyer. The petrol-only fleet shows a 61% pass rate, indicating these are fundamentally problematic vehicles to keep legal on the road.
These Trafics are averaging 100,465 miles—reasonable for their age—but they're generating 3.63 failures and 13.2 advisories per vehicle, suggesting systemic wear or poor maintenance rather than one-off issues. If you're considering one, budget for immediate remedial work and factor in the genuine risk that repair costs could exceed the van's value; a full pre-purchase inspection by a specialist is essential, not optional.
What to check before buying a 1984 Renault Trafic
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 25.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (78%) | 226 | 61% | 3.83 |
| Diesel (22%) | 62 | 55.6% | 2.89 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1984 Renault Trafic vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1984 Renault Trafic vehicles fall between 68,472 and 103,698 miles.
1984 Renault Trafic — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (18% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2024.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1984 Renault Trafic
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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50.3%
Oil leak
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43.5%
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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40.8%
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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29.7%
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
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28.9%
Brakes imbalanced across an axle
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25.8%
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
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23.9%
Brake pipe slightly corroded
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23.3%
Oil leak, but not excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1984. Counts include advisories and failures.
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