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C774 WLJ

1985 Renault Trafic

Beige Lpg 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,522 mi
Last recorded85,522 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC774 WLJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 85,522 miles

both headlight lenses becoming worn

Fail 3 Aug 2020 85,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced by towing eye (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

both headlight lenses becoming worn

Pass 1 May 2019 84,800 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion in all areas

Fail 29 Apr 2019 84,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion in all areas

Pass 5 Feb 2018 84,612 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 84,600 miles

Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 83,317 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 83,317 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 76,884 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 75,524 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil level on minimum

Fail 16 Feb 2015 75,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 24 Feb 2014 73,453 miles

coolant on minimum

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2014 73,453 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant on minimum

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 70,453 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 70,453 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,884 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 66,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,951 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 58,768 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy

O/S/R wheel bearing slightly rough / noisy

Fail 10 May 2010 58,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R wheel bearing slightly rough / noisy

Pass 11 May 2009 55,740 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 54,239 miles

drivers window stiff operation and handle poor

earth strap melting on exhaust in engine bay

emmisions reading excessively low

offside front outer driveshaft boot becoming loose fitting

rear tyres old and becoming perished need to consider changing in near future

small start of leak at rear of exhaust

water pump showing signs of having leaked

Pass 28 Apr 2007 52,603 miles

Both front inner wing/engine bay areas below batteries and by wheel jack,getting abit corroded

Exhaust system abit corroded slightly

Front number plate cracked

Front to rear chassis areas,crossmembers and w/arch edges all getting abit corroded slightly

GENERAL UNDERSIDE GETTING ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

O/S/R W/Arch edge bottom corner corroded through but NOT yet within fail limits at time of test

Rear metal b/pipes along axle getting abit corroded slightly in places

Pass 9 May 2006 50,634 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 50,585 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

B/Pedal appears abit spongy on initial application (Goes nearly to the floor),but alright when applied imidiately after

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

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

Slight corrosion at rear chassis areas near shackle mounts and bump stop areas

Slight corrosion at rear jacking point and rear inner sill areas

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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C774 WLJ is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 C774 WLJ, 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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C774 WLJ is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 September 1985.

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