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C237 SDL

1985 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,934 mi
Last recorded74,934 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC237 SDL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 74,934 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight underneath also under sealed alot in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 74,934 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight underneath also under sealed alot in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 71,942 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places also undersealed in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 69,065 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight underneath in places also undersealed in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 65,544 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

heavily painted underneath

Pass 29 Mar 2021 63,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sills covered in underseal

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front interior door handle broken

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sills covered in underseal

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant on min mark

exhaust pipe corroded

indicator slightly loose

surface corrosion to under side vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2021 63,673 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sills covered in underseal

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front interior door handle broken

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sills covered in underseal

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant on min mark

exhaust pipe corroded

indicator slightly loose

surface corrosion to under side vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front inner arches corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2019 57,920 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front inner arches corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 53,258 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 53,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 50,845 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear leaf spring mounting damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 2 Mar 2017 50,838 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear leaf spring mounting damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 22 Dec 2015 48,790 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

grease on brake pipes

Fail 22 Dec 2015 48,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

grease on brake pipes

Fail 15 Jul 2010 48,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,357 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 43,357 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,129 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 43,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres outer sidewall perished

Pass 6 Mar 2006 41,995 miles

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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C237 SDL is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C237 SDL, 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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What year was C237 SDL registered?

C237 SDL is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 September 1985.

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The MOT history for C237 SDL shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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