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C245 NCH

1985 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,988 mi
Last recorded139,988 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC245 NCH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 139,988 miles

both front tyres worn near limit

corrosion to chassis and cross members

front brake discs corroded

front outriggest/jacking points corroded through - not considered criteria

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside headlamp bulb retaining clip damaged

nearside headlamp cracked

oil leak

slight play in offside front lower suspension balljoint

smoke from engine bay area - possible due to oil leak

unable to see front brake pads due to wheeltrims fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2009 139,988 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres worn near limit

corrosion to chassis and cross members

front brake discs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside headlamp cracked

nearside rear tyre pressure low - tyre may be distorted

nearside steering rack gaiter perished

unable to see front brake pads due to wheeltrims fitted

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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C245 NCH is a 1985 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C245 NCH, 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 C245 NCH registered?

C245 NCH is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 November 1985.

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