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C196 KEW

1985 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,015 mi
Last recorded113,015 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC196 KEW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 113,015 miles

slight binding osf brake

slight play in steering rack

slightly low readings nsr handbrake

Fail 11 Oct 2010 113,007 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight binding osf brake

slight play in steering rack

slightly low readings nsr handbrake

Pass 29 Oct 2009 107,206 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f body rusted

Pass 30 Apr 2008 105,596 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 104,978 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 104,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 104,948 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake balance almost at 25% limit (24%)

Front chassis & inner wings lightly corroded, not excessively.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Screen damage (offside) outside swept area.

Fail 26 May 2006 104,948 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front chassis & inner wings lightly corroded, not excessively.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen damage (offside) outside swept area.

Pass 19 Sep 2005 104,837 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen Cracked

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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C196 KEW is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 80,862 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 C196 KEW, 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 41 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C196 KEW is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 August 1985.

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