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C488 NCF

1985 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,192 mi
Last recorded52,192 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC488 NCF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 52,192 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 51,570 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Exhaust mounting defective bobbin broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 51,075 miles

surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 9 Jun 2017 51,075 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,650 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 49,650 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 49,635 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 49,595 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 49,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 49,261 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,236 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERRISHED/SMALL CRACKS VISABLE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERRISHED/CRACKS VISABLE

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 48,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERRISHED/SMALL CRACKS VISABLE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERRISHED/CRACKS VISABLE

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 47,197 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 47,197 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,598 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2007 45,866 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 45,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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C488 NCF is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 C488 NCF, 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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What year was C488 NCF registered?

C488 NCF is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 August 1985.

Is C488 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C488 NCF shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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