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C562 DFJ

1985 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,854 mi
Last recorded50,854 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC562 DFJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 50,854 miles

Nearside Front inner arch corr/holed

Offside Front out rigger corr/holed

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

chassis surface rust

slight wear steering rack

under and outer sills rusty

Fail 30 May 2019 50,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner arch corr/holed

Offside Front out rigger corr/holed

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

chassis surface rust

slight wear steering rack

under and outer sills rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2018 50,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch corr/holed

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

bonnet and o/s/f arch rusty

slight wear steering rack

under sills and chassis surface rust

Fail 22 May 2018 50,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner arch corr/holed

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

bonnet and o/s/f arch rusty

slight wear steering rack

under sills and chassis surface rust

Pass 26 May 2017 48,306 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear cross member rusty

bodywork surface rust

slight wear steering rack

under and outer sills rusty

Fail 23 May 2017 48,300 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear cross member rusty

bodywork surface rust

slight wear steering rack

under and outer sills rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,368 miles

oil leek

under sills and rear chassis surface rust

Pass 25 Mar 2015 42,896 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 42,880 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear and o/s/f tyre slightly pearished

Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,161 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear tyres pearished

Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,653 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,956 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,978 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,609 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,338 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,280 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,950 miles

o/s front tyre sidewall perished

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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C562 DFJ is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Green with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 C562 DFJ, 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 C562 DFJ registered?

C562 DFJ is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 August 1985.

Is C562 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C562 DFJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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