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C551 GEV

1985 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,435 mi
Last recorded125,435 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC551 GEV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 125,435 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 125,435 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 121,370 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 81,549 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 81,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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C551 GEV is a 1985 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C551 GEV, 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 C551 GEV registered?

C551 GEV is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C551 GEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C551 GEV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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