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C838 ABP

1985 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

62,020 mi
Last recorded62,020 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC838 ABP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 62,020 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 61,998 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 61,966 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

light corrosion to NSF jacking point

Pass 14 Dec 2020 61,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 60,621 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point to undersill and floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe corroded from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point to undersill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe along chassis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point to undersill and floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 60,621 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point to undersill and floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe corroded from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point to undersill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe along chassis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point to undersill and floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 59,887 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe from compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sidesill, jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside front jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside front jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 59,868 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe from compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sidesill, jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside front jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside front jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 59,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe from compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill jacking point area has slight corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak slight leak from engine compartment ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 59,774 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe from compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill jacking point area has slight corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak slight leak from engine compartment ()

Pass 12 May 2016 59,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around water drain in side sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 59,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking carburettor leak (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer side sill area (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill area around drain plug (2.4.A.3)

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

off side front tyre has perish marks on outer side wall

Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres are slightly perished.

both rear tyres are slightly perished.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 59,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

both front tyres are slightly perished.

both rear tyres are slightly perished.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,604 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre sidewall starting to perish.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 58,603 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s front tyre sidewall starting to perish.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 58,362 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 58,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,194 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 56,793 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 56,693 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 55,440 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 54,153 miles

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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C838 ABP is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 C838 ABP, 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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C838 ABP is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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