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C657 ETH

1985 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

607,329 mi
Last recorded607,329 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC657 ETH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 607,329 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 607,329 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 203,941 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 203,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 202,184 miles

Crack in front number plate (numbers + letters o/k)

N/S/R + O/S/R light lens cracked (not showing white light)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S + N/S chassis rails rusty

O/S + N/S handbrake cables rusty

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight cracks in O/S/F + N/S/F Brake flexis (not showing cord)

Slight play in O/S/F + N/S/F steering arms

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jan 2006 199,836 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s and n/s rear chassis rails rusty

o/s rear lamp lens cracked

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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C657 ETH is a 1985 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C657 ETH, 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 C657 ETH registered?

C657 ETH is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 August 1985.

Is C657 ETH safe to buy?

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