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D242 JLJ

1987 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,834 mi
Last recorded73,834 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD242 JLJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 73,834 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

corrosion to vehicle

Fail 10 Nov 2022 73,828 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2021 72,661 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 72,660 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear number plate slightly blocked by spare wheel

Pass 22 Jun 2020 101,519 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 101,512 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 100,869 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 100,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 100,217 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 100,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,208 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH PIPES TO N/S/F (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

SLIGHT BIND O/S/F WHEEL

Pass 21 Aug 2015 98,361 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 96,854 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 95,340 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 93,026 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 90,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 88,425 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 85,712 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 83,060 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 82,302 miles

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

ns head light reflector starting to dull

Pass 3 Aug 2006 82,122 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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D242 JLJ is a 1987 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 D242 JLJ, 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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What year was D242 JLJ registered?

D242 JLJ is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 May 1987.

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