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C272 GBM

1986 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,701 mi
Last recorded98,701 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Renault Trafic85,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC272 GBM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 98,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 97,103 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 93,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 89,883 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 89,883 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 89,860 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear suspension coil spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/f bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear suspension coil spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near battery (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front slight play in the inner steering arm

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front slight play in the inner steering arm

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security next to rear leaf spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 87,667 miles

Front washers lack power

Nearside Rear number plate lamps very dim

Fail 8 Jul 2019 87,667 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front washers lack power

Nearside Rear number plate lamps very dim

Pass 25 Jul 2018 84,909 miles

Nearside Rear brake light very dim

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 81,783 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 79,316 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 77,616 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front lower hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 73,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2013 71,675 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,554 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,256 miles

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

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

Play in offside of steering rack

Fail 10 Mar 2011 65,240 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in offside of steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2010 63,120 miles

Slight play/ knock in offside of steering rack.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,523 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2007 56,960 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 56,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 51,209 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 51,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

repaired stonechip to windscreen within zone a

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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C272 GBM is a 1986 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 C272 GBM, 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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C272 GBM is a 1986 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 January 1986.

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