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C160 KGS

1986 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,227 mi
Last recorded58,227 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1986 Renault Trafic85,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC160 KGS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 58,227 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

all underside slightly corroded

all welding heavily undersealed

front crossmember slightly corroded

offfside rear inner and outer sill slightly corroded

offside front chassis corroded but not in any prescribed area

Fail 8 Jul 2013 58,227 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

all underside slightly corroded

front crossmember slightly corroded

offfside rear inner and outer sill slightly corroded

offside front chassis corroded but not in any prescribed area

Pass 5 Aug 2010 58,227 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 58,227 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 58,227 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,965 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 55,942 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,193 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 53,989 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 53,982 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 52,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion in brake pipes

corrosion in front brake discs

corrosion in vehicle generally

hand brake cable in poor condition

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2006 52,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion in brake pipes

corrosion in front brake discs

hand brake cable in poor condition

wear in nearside front lower swivel

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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C160 KGS is a 1986 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 85,090 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 C160 KGS, 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 40 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C160 KGS is a 1986 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 June 1986.

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