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C286 GBM

1986 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

98,747 mi
Last recorded98,747 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1986 Renault Trafic85,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC286 GBM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 98,747 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing + starting to split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight beam pattern slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight beam pattern slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 31 Aug 2018 98,747 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing D bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing + starting to split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight beam pattern slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight beam pattern slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 11 Aug 2017 97,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 97,312 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 97,265 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 96,982 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 96,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 95,820 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 95,804 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 94,462 miles

Air filter box slightly insecure

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2013 94,462 miles

Air filter box slightly insecure

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 93,107 miles

body corossion

Fail 6 Sep 2012 93,107 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

body corossion

Pass 24 Aug 2011 90,361 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 90,361 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 88,671 miles

rear brakes noisey

Pass 22 Sep 2009 87,324 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 87,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 85,355 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 85,355 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 84,051 miles

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

n/s front bottom ball joint dust cover split

Fail 28 Sep 2007 84,038 miles

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

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

n/s front bottom ball joint dust cover split

Pass 29 Sep 2006 80,143 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 80,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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C286 GBM is a 1986 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 C286 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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C286 GBM is a 1986 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 February 1986.

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