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C391 COD

1985 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,766 mi
Last recorded75,766 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC391 COD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 75,766 miles

Both front arches/outer sills corroded

Both the rear metal brake pipes have light corrosion

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside front inner door sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

One of the offside and nearside chassis out riggers are corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Small coolant leak from water pump area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 75,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front arches/outer sills corroded

Both the rear metal brake pipes have light corrosion

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside front inner door sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

One of the offside and nearside chassis out riggers are corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Small coolant leak from water pump area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 73,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general body corrosion but outside perscribed area

Pass 14 Jun 2011 73,578 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 73,545 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 73,192 miles

some wear in both inner steering track arm joints.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 72,856 miles

some play in both front lower suspension ball joints.

Fail 8 Jun 2009 72,854 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

some play in both front lower suspension ball joints.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 72,421 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 72,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 71,643 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 70,714 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 70,714 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 69,765 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 69,714 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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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C391 COD is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C391 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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C391 COD is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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