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M856 VFC

1995 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,397 mi
Last recorded110,397 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Renault Trafic87,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM856 VFC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 110,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2011 110,397 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 106,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

splitting/perishing to o/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 1 Mar 2010 106,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

splitting/perishing to o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2009 101,598 miles

corrosion/hole to o/s/r outer sill panel

o/s/r tyre perishing and splitting not down to plys/cords

Pass 10 Mar 2008 96,824 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 91,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear tyre sidewalls slight deterioration (perishing)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 91,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls slight deterioration (perishing)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear tyre sidewalls slight deterioration (perishing)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 85,981 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2006 85,963 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M856 VFC is a 1995 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 87,426 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 M856 VFC, 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 31 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M856 VFC registered?

M856 VFC is a 1995 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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