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C42 VDL

1986 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

71,226 mi
Last recorded71,226 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1986 Renault Trafic85,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC42 VDL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,226 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 71,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 71,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 71,133 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,116 miles

jacking points getting weak

slight play in nearside end of rack

Pass 10 Jun 2013 70,538 miles

front jacking points corroded getting weak

Fail 29 May 2013 70,538 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front jacking points corroded getting weak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 70,521 miles

BRAKE,STEERING.CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

O/S/F JACKING POINT CORRODED.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 70,512 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BATTERY CARRIER CORRODED

BRAKE,STEERING,CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F JACKING POINT SHOWING SOME CORROSION.

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

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

STEERING AND SUSPENSION RUBBERS SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 70,396 miles

BRAKE,STEERING,SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

HEADLAMP REFLECTORS ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

O/S/F OF STEERING RACK SHOWING SOME WEAR IN ITS ARM.

SUSPENSION RUBBER BUSHES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Fail 1 Apr 2011 70,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BRAKE,STEERING,SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

HEADLAMP REFLECTORS ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

O/S/F OF STEERING RACK SHOWING SOME WEAR IN ITS ARM.

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

SUSPENSION RUBBER BUSHES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 70,135 miles

ALL TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE SIDEWALLS.

CHASSIS SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION/RUST

O/S/F SEAT BELT A LITTLE SLOW TO RETRACT

STEERING RACK O/S SHOWING SOME WEAR INSID ITS COMPONENT

SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 70,131 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ALL TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE SIDEWALLS.

CHASSIS SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION/RUST

O/S/F SEAT BELT A LITTLE SLOW TO RETRACT

STEERING RACK O/S SHOWING SOME WEAR INSID ITS COMPONENT

SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 69,310 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 69,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 69,021 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 69,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 66,379 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 67,280 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 67,280 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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C42 VDL is a 1986 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 C42 VDL, 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 C42 VDL registered?

C42 VDL is a 1986 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 June 1986.

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