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C183 DVU

1986 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

106,229 mi
Last recorded106,229 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1986 Renault Trafic85,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC183 DVU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2010 106,229 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

battery insecure

both front suspension struts corroded

both rear and nearside rear tyres perished

center exhaust mount broken

free play at steering

front brake discs badly worn

movment in steering universal joints pivet point mounting bracket

nearside headlight beam patten weak

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly ruff

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

tempary repair to rear exhaust mount

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2009 106,229 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 106,229 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

all front brake flexi hoses perished and in poor condition

all rear metal brake pipes corroding

both front shock aborbers corroded

both rear tyres perished and worn on edges

exhaust poorly mounted

nearside front tyre perished

nearside headlight beam patten weak

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly ruff

signs of heat to nearside front brake disc

slight exhaust blow

slight play in the upper steering coloum bush

slight smoke from exhaust

stone chip in windscreen

underside of vehcle corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2008 106,230 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 106,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

battery insecure

exhaust corroded and slight blow

freeplay at steering wheel

headlamp reflectors discoloured

metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak

play and roughness in both rear wheel bearings

play in steering rack (on limit)

smoke at revs

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2007 106,229 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 106,229 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

stone chips in windscreen

underside of vehicle corroded

all front brake flexi hoses perished

exhaust corroded

freeplay at steering wheel on limit

grease around offside front hub

headlamp beam patterns poor

main beam tell tale inop

metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak

play in steering rack on limit

Pass 22 Nov 2006 106,229 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 106,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

battery inscure

both front under wing are metal brake pipes rusty

damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

down pipe rusty

free play at steering wheel

front flexys perishing

movement at top of sterring collome

nearside lower ball joint grease gaiter split

oil leak

play in nearside rear hub

play in steering rack

rear metal brake pipes rusty

small hole in offside outer cv gaiter

stone chip front screen

Pass 5 Apr 2006 106,229 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 106,229 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

battery insecure

brake fluid level low

dash lights inop

exhaust corroded

front brake flexis perished

grease around offside cv gaitor

headlamp reflectors discoloured

movement in upper steering colume

nearside of steering rack oily

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

slight noise in offside rear hub

stone chip front screen

underside of vehicle corroded

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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C183 DVU is a 1986 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 C183 DVU, 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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C183 DVU is a 1986 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 July 1986.

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