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C651 SGU

1985 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,449 mi
Last recorded71,449 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC651 SGU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 71,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 71,441 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 71,440 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019
Fail 12 Aug 2019

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 56,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but still legible (6.3.1d)

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

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2016 56,243 miles

Front no.plate cracked

Offside headlight lens cracked

Offside pinhole in c/v gaiter

oil leak on power unit

Pass 28 Oct 2015 56,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 55,907 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 55,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,871 miles

brake pipes corroding

pinhole in offside c/v gaiter

Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,750 miles

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

fluid leak on offside rear hub

offside headlamp lens cracked

Fail 5 May 2011 52,502 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside headlamp lens cracked (not affecting beam)

Pass 5 May 2011 52,502 miles

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

offside headlamp lens cracked (not affecting beam)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,553 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,896 miles

general corrosion around underside and brake pipes

Pass 14 Apr 2008 47,448 miles

corrosion on underside including brake pipes

Pass 9 Feb 2007 46,101 miles

offside headlamp cracked.

general corrosion on underside of body especially in areas of suspension and brake pipes,

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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C651 SGU is a 1985 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 C651 SGU, 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 C651 SGU registered?

C651 SGU is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 October 1985.

Is C651 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C651 SGU shows 18 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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