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C28 AEL

1986 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,585 mi
Last recorded84,585 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 1986 Renault Trafic85,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC28 AEL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2020 84,585 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 84,301 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,297 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all over body corrosion

brake fluid/pad sensor light on

n/s/f headlamp corroded

n/s/f side light cracked

n/s/r wheel rusty and slight damage

Fail 18 Aug 2009 84,293 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake fluid warning light on fluid level ok

n/n/f side light cracked

n/s/f side light corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2008 83,906 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

ENGINE OVER HEATING FAN NOT WORKING

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 83,900 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

ENGINE OVER HEATING FAN NOT WORKING

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 83,547 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 83,533 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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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C28 AEL is a 1986 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C28 AEL, 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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C28 AEL is a 1986 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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