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C29 HVL

1985 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,531 mi
Last recorded98,531 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC29 HVL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 98,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 98,531 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 98,489 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 98,346 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 97,073 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 96,271 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2013 95,024 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 94,118 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advice rear spring bush slightly worn

Pass 9 Jun 2011 93,151 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 93,151 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 91,122 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 91,122 miles

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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C29 HVL is a 1985 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C29 HVL, 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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C29 HVL is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 August 1985.

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