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C241 NAO

1985 Renault Trafic

Beige Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

114,780 mi
Last recorded114,780 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC241 NAO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 114,780 miles

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

Central Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

numerous areas of corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2025 114,780 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

numerous areas of corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2025 114,780 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit battery terminal (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced area around lower of windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner jacking point x2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around strutt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area marked x2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chasis leg area marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced area marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability D bush missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground under bumper (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 114,780 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion offside inner and outer sill

Fail 4 Sep 2023 114,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion offside inner and outer sill

Pass 6 Sep 2022 114,772 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 113,834 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 113,830 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Battery insecure Both (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At centre. (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported At centre. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 113,325 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 113,325 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play Steering arm (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 112,388 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 112,388 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar assembly inappropriately repaired (6.6.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2013 111,356 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2013 111,284 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2013 111,261 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust incomplete !

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearings have grease caps missing.

nearside front and off side rear tyres have nails in.

Pass 23 Jun 2012 107,479 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise battery insurecure

Fail 23 Jun 2012 107,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise battery insurecure

Pass 20 Jun 2011 107,023 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 107,023 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 106,024 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 106,024 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 104,858 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 104,858 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2008 101,478 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 101,478 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 100,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 100,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C241 NAO is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

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 C241 NAO, 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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C241 NAO is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 September 1985.

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