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C547 UMV

1986 Renault Trafic

Beige Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests22 (10 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

103,597 mi
Last recorded103,597 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1986 Renault Trafic85,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC547 UMV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

10 pass 12 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2017 103,597 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired patch on strut turret not continuously welded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holes strut turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anchor bracket at eye (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section near hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near anchor (2.4.A.3)

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

Front step / sill /jacking point outriggers corroded outwith prescribed areas

Offside rear lens broken / taped

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2017 103,597 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired patch on strut turret not continuously welded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holes strut turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anchor bracket at eye (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section near hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near anchor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear lens broken / taped

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2016 100,534 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 100,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 97,280 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 97,278 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 97,269 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 97,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 91,286 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 91,281 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 28 May 2013 90,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 90,692 miles

minor corrosion to jacking points

Fail 14 Jun 2011 90,335 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 90,335 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 89,157 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 89,157 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 88,095 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 88,080 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

n/s/r passenger door is badly corroded at bottom of frame.

n/s/r tyre fitted wrong way round on rim

wipers only working on 1 speed.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 87,747 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 87,356 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 87,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 87,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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C547 UMV is a 1986 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 C547 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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C547 UMV is a 1986 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 May 1986.

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