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C168 PJB

1986 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,266 mi
Last recorded79,266 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Renault Trafic85,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC168 PJB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 79,266 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 79,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 79,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 78,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 78,931 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 78,822 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 78,810 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 78,798 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 78,338 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 77,900 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 77,315 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 77,158 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 76,663 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 76,633 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 74,568 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2006 74,530 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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C168 PJB is a 1986 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 C168 PJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C168 PJB registered?

C168 PJB is a 1986 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 March 1986.

Is C168 PJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C168 PJB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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