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C437 OCF

1985 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,233 mi
Last recorded116,233 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC437 OCF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2020 116,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and Offside full chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front outer riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

full exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2019
Pass 10 Jan 2018 116,300 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to n/s and o/s sills n/s/r out rigger

Pass 16 Jan 2017 116,276 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 114,929 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 113,654 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 113,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 112,263 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 111,152 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 110,651 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 108,763 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 106,978 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 104,880 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 103,016 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 103,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 100,540 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2007 100,520 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2006 97,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

under body corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2006 97,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

under body corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2005 96,777 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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C437 OCF is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 C437 OCF, 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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C437 OCF is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 December 1985.

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