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C276 DYC

1985 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

153,148 mi
Last recorded153,148 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC276 DYC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2009 153,148 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2008 152,680 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 152,671 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

near side bonnet catch not working,

Pass 5 Jun 2006 149,477 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 149,476 miles

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

Offside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside rear brake binding. † †steering u,j,s stiff.

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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C276 DYC is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C276 DYC, 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 C276 DYC registered?

C276 DYC is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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