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KCZ 4352

1985 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

58,182 mi
Last recorded58,182 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCZ 4352
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 58,182 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 58,182 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 58,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill below passangers door + rear section of front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 1/2 not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 1 /2 not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 57,527 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive clutch master cylinder signs of dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front outer sills to inner wheel arches holed and corroded outside 30cm of prescribed areas

inner wings under bonnet rusty and holed outside 30cm of prescribed areas

nearside front towing eye torn

nearside inner sill holed and corroded outside 30cm of prescribed areas

steering, suspension and brake components rusty

unable to fulling inspect due to grease on brake lines and underseal on bodywork, finger and thumb pressure applied.

vehicle has corrosion in many places to body and chassis

Fail 28 Oct 2019 57,527 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive clutch master cylinder signs of dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front outer sills to inner wheel arches holed and corroded outside 30cm of prescribed areas

inner wings under bonnet rusty and holed outside 30cm of prescribed areas

nearside front towing eye torn

nearside inner sill holed and corroded outside 30cm of prescribed areas

steering, suspension and brake components rusty

unable to fulling inspect due to grease on brake lines and underseal on bodywork, finger and thumb pressure applied.

vehicle has corrosion in many places to body and chassis

Pass 22 Oct 2018 57,517 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 57,333 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

fault on nearside rear upper lights

slight play in steering rack

very rusty around jacking points

Fail 17 Oct 2017 57,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

fault on nearside rear upper lights

slight play in steering rack

very rusty around jacking points

Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,606 miles

Nearside Inner sill is rusty

Nearside Rear Upper side mlight is not working

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis rails and out riggers (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 56,606 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner sill is rusty

Nearside Rear Upper side mlight is not working

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis rails and out riggers (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 56,310 miles

front towing eye is damaged

rusty in many places

Fail 12 Oct 2015 56,310 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid clutch slave cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing in many places (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

coolant leak

front towing eye is damaged

rusty in many places

Pass 25 Nov 2014 54,808 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

heavy corrosion to offside and nearside front inner sills

nearside front (B pillar) Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 11 Nov 2014 54,787 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

heavy corrosion to front crossmember

heavy corrosion to offside and nearside front inner sills

heavy corrosion to offside front outer sill

nearside front (B pillar) Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 17 Oct 2013 52,946 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

batterys loose

both rear wheel arches corroded

corrosion to vehicle in many places

floor panels cut outside prescribed area

fuel cap seal perished

nearside rear inner sill holed and corroded

offside headlamp poor condition

offside sill holed and corroded in several places

Pass 14 Nov 2012 51,615 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 51,615 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 51,566 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 51,493 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 51,493 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 51,149 miles

Both side rear tyre walls cracking slightly

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 50,946 miles

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

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

Rear tyre walls cracking slightly

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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KCZ 4352 is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KCZ 4352, 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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KCZ 4352 is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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