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D241 FOW

1987 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,973 mi
Last recorded128,973 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD241 FOW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2025 128,973 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to rear exhaust system holed and blowing several places (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements to quiet (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when brake lights are on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 128,972 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper missing brackets protruding (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 128,809 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 128,771 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 128,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/14c (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 33,663 miles

O/s/f jacking point corroded

O/s/r tyre walls starting to crack

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight blow on exhaust down pipe

Pass 24 Jul 2014 33,624 miles

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

exhaust manifold slight blow

fuel cap seal perrished

Fail 21 Jul 2014 33,624 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust manifold slight blow

fuel cap seal perrished

Pass 2 May 2013 33,331 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cracking on side wall

slight blow on manifold

slight play in steering

Pass 8 May 2012 33,230 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 May 2011 33,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 32,649 miles

front brake disc's scored

nearside and offside front anti roll bar drop link bushes worn

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 May 2010 32,649 miles

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

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

front brake disc's scored

nearside and offside front anti roll bar drop link bushes worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 May 2009 32,091 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 32,091 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2008 31,467 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,084 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 30,218 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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D241 FOW is a 1987 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D241 FOW, 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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D241 FOW is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 April 1987.

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