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C279 COD

1985 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

77,262 mi
Last recorded77,262 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC279 COD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2021 77,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2016 77,239 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 77,239 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 77,010 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 77,010 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 74,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 74,161 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 71,225 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 71,225 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 67,985 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 67,985 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 63,240 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 63,240 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 59,299 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 56,626 miles

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

n/s door mirror has small crack

revolving pasenger seat mechanism slightly worn

Fail 18 Aug 2008 56,626 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

n/s door mirror has small crack

revolving pasenger seat mechanism slightly worn

Fail 15 Aug 2008 56,512 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

n/s wing mirror glass broken

slight exhaust blow on centre section

Fail 14 Sep 2007 56,492 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 55,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear brake linings noisey

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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C279 COD is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 C279 COD, 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 C279 COD registered?

C279 COD is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 September 1985.

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