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C418 NPU

1986 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,633 mi
Last recorded24,633 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1986 Renault Trafic85,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC418 NPU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 24,633 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside and nearside headlamp light intensity reduced

Fail 12 Oct 2023 24,621 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 23,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Fronts over chassis rail both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Sides Very Slight (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 21,046 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 21,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dashcam and wires ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 19,970 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 19,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 18,660 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 18,210 miles

Nearside Rear slight binding n/s/r brake

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 18,205 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear slight binding n/s/r brake

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 17,824 miles

Under vehicle wax oyled all brake pipes covered

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 15,661 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 14,501 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 14,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 14,482 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 May 2011 14,479 miles

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

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)

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

OSF & NSF BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

Pass 7 Jul 2009 14,283 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,276 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 13,933 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 13,661 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2005 13,348 miles

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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C418 NPU is a 1986 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C418 NPU, 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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What year was C418 NPU registered?

C418 NPU is a 1986 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 July 1986.

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