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C396 MVL

1986 Renault Trafic

Beige Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,004 mi
Last recorded116,004 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1986 Renault Trafic85,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC396 MVL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 116,004 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 111,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 111,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 111,338 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

o/s & n/s rear chassis sections corroded

rear chassis cross member corroded

unable to check welding repairs due to excessive use of underseal

Pass 14 Aug 2014 109,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Various signs of corrosion to underside

Fail 13 Aug 2014 109,837 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 106,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 106,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2012 103,390 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 102,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 102,351 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 100,803 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 98,994 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 96,599 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 96,599 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 95,738 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 95,738 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 94,222 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 94,197 miles

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

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

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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C396 MVL is a 1986 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1986 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 85,090 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 C396 MVL, 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 40 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C396 MVL is a 1986 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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