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C481 ARU

1986 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,054 mi
Last recorded118,054 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1986 Renault Trafic85,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC481 ARU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 118,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear number plate cracked!

Fail 30 Aug 2011 118,054 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear number plate cracked!

Pass 31 Jul 2010 116,060 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 115,243 miles

Front and rear metal b/pipes and front to rear pipes,all getting abit corroded in places

Front jacking points getting corroded abit

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting abit corroded slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2008 113,345 miles

Clutch is very stiff at operation

New hose has damp area, but not leaking.

None of the previous advised items have been attended to

Fail 6 Aug 2008 113,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Appears to be slight exhaust leak at front manifold area

Exhaust getting abit corroded slightly

Front and rear chassis and crossmember areas getting abit corroded slightly

Front and rear metal b/pipes getting abit of surface corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2007 111,998 miles

Areas around rear end shackle mounts getting corroded abit

Both inner wing areas under bonnet by wheel jack and below battery tray,getting corroded

Brake servo unit abit corroded slightly

Exhaust system getting abit corroded and appears to be slight leak at manifold/front pipe area

Front and rear suspension components getting abit corroded slightly

Front end crossmember areas and chassis areas getting corroded abit

GENERAL UNDERSIDE AREA STARTING TO GET ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

Jacking points abit corroded slightly

Metal B/Pipes all around, getting corroded in places

N/S W/Blade split at ends

Pass 3 Aug 2006 110,339 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 110,339 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside 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)

Both front inner wing/chassis and crossmember areas under bonnet abit corroded slightly

Driver's door window won't close(Come off runners)

Driver's seat seems abit loose but not insecure at time of test

Metal B/Pipes all around,abit corroded slightly

O/S/R outer quater panel bottom edge corner to w/arch corroded through but not yet within fail limits at time of test

Rear end areas around shackle mounts getting corroded

Small crack at screen

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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C481 ARU is a 1986 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C481 ARU, 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 C481 ARU registered?

C481 ARU is a 1986 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 May 1986.

Is C481 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C481 ARU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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