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C273 EYB

1986 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

74,824 mi
Last recorded74,824 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 1986 Renault Trafic85,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC273 EYB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 74,824 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 74,544 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 74,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 74,538 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 74,534 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 74,433 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 74,433 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 74,120 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front inner wheel archs have slight corrosion

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 74,120 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front inner wheel archs have slight corrosion

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 73,247 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear cross-member

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2013 73,238 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear cross-member

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2011 72,229 miles

corrosion to rear panel

slight blow at exhaust joints

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Fail 2 Nov 2011 72,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear panel

slight blow at exhaust joints

Pass 10 Sep 2010 70,961 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight body corrosion and shassie corrosion

slight body damage

Fail 2 Sep 2010 70,954 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight body corrosion and shassie corrosion

slight body damage

Pass 28 Sep 2009 69,107 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 69,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 69,068 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 69,068 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 67,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 67,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 64,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 64,260 miles

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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C273 EYB 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 52.2%.

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 C273 EYB, 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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What year was C273 EYB registered?

C273 EYB is a 1986 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 March 1986.

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