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D144 UTU

1987 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

81,719 mi
Last recorded81,719 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD144 UTU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2024 81,719 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested vehicle overheated under test. (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember Holed below radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle overheated during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect reflective backing heavily corroded (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed / close to leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect reflective backing heavily corroded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch / through to engine bay, holed at front under headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed / close to leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished and split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished and split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished and split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished and split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamps very dim / possible electrical fault

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

Front Gear linkage heavily worn / hard to get into gear

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Scuttle Panel Holed under windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger Door Heavily Corroded / Holed

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Both rear doors heavily corroded at base

Underbody Heavily Corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 81,691 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 81,691 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 81,436 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 81,436 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 81,070 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 77,925 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat insecure

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower body sill corroded

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat back movement

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both headlamp immage reduced faded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 77,925 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat insecure

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower body sill corroded

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat back movement

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both headlamp immage reduced faded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 77,841 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central exhaust mount broken but not insecure

Coolant leak radiator cap area ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps, reflective backing (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Lower Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion, but not considered excessive

Pass 27 Mar 2017 77,008 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded. (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded. (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,479 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,953 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 71,950 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,766 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 66,911 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 66,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 64,884 miles

Both front outer sills have slight corrosion

Both front wheels have slight bind

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Oil leak

Rear floor sections & back panel has corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 64,877 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front outer sills have slight corrosion

Both front wheels have slight bind

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Oil leak

Rear floor sections & back panel has corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,112 miles

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

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

Brakes pipes have had grease applied not allowing for proper inspection

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2011 64,112 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brakes pipes have had grease applied not allowing for proper inspection

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 62,482 miles

nearside wiperblade starting to split.

Fail 28 Oct 2009 62,476 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside wiperblade starting to split.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 61,124 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 61,123 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 59,651 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 58,711 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 57,932 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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D144 UTU is a 1987 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1987 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 80,148 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 D144 UTU, 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 39 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D144 UTU is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 May 1987.

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