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C542 UMV

1986 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,323 mi
Last recorded97,323 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1986 Renault Trafic85,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC542 UMV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 97,323 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 96,913 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 96,957 miles

corrosion to n/s/f wing covered with tape so not sharp

Pass 29 Apr 2009 96,497 miles

brake pipes corroded

front bumper corroded

front tyres worn out of shape

nsf shock absorber has slight leak

slight exhaust blow raer silencer

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Apr 2009 96,497 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pipes corroded

front bumper corroded

front tyres worn out of shape

nsf shock absorber has slight leak

slight exhaust blow raer silencer

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2008 95,755 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 95,755 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 94,502 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Offside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall and is getting low on tread

Slight play in the offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 May 2006 92,992 miles

brake pad warning light is on

offside front tyre is getting low on the tread

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

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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C542 UMV 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 77.8%.

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 C542 UMV, 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 C542 UMV registered?

C542 UMV is a 1986 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 May 1986.

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The MOT history for C542 UMV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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