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D281 UCK

1987 Renault Trafic

Cream Diesel 1987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,287 mi
Last recorded66,287 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD281 UCK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,987cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Fail 15 May 2025 66,287 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 66,423 miles

Front brake discs are lightly corroded on faces

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

both rear tyres are over 10 years old - 2002

reflective part of n/s headlight is slightly deteriorated - not affecting lighting

reflective part of o/s headlight is deteriorated - not affecting lighting

Pass 15 May 2023 65,768 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

both rear tyres are over 10 years old - 2002

reflective part of n/s headlight is slightly deteriorated

reflective part of o/s headlight is deteriorated - not affecting lighting

slight earthing faults to both rear light units

Fail 15 May 2023 65,768 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

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

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

both rear tyres are over 10 years old - 2002

reflective part of n/s headlight is slightly deteriorated

reflective part of o/s headlight is deteriorated - not affecting lighting

slight earthing faults to both rear light units

Pass 9 Jun 2022 65,257 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

both rear tyres are over 10 years old - 2002

reflective part of o/s headlight deteriorated - not affecting lighting

slight earthing faults to both rear light units

Fail 6 Jun 2022 65,257 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in stress cracking - tyre is also over 10 years old - 2002 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in stress cracking - tyre is also over 10 years old - 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

both rear tyres are over 10 years old - 2002

reflective part of o/s headlight deteriorated - not affecting lighting

slight earthing faults to both rear light units

Pass 15 Jun 2021 64,750 miles

Both front droplinks, bushes slightly deteriorated

Both front tyres are stress cracked

Engine oil leak/leaks

Slight earthing fault to both rear light units

Very slight play in both inner steering joints

Fail 15 Jun 2021 64,750 miles

Both front droplinks, bushes slightly deteriorated

Both front tyres are stress cracked

Engine oil leak/leaks

Slight earthing fault to both rear light units

Very slight play in both inner steering joints

Windscreen washer not working Can't hear pump (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 64,714 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

both front bumper end caps corroded and holed - no sharp edges

both front tyres slightly stress cracked in treads

both front wipers smearing slightly

engine oil leak/leaks

slight earthing fault with n/s/r light unit

Fail 29 Jun 2020 64,714 miles

engine oil leak/leaks

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Windscreen washer not working cant hear pump (3.5 (a))

both front bumper end caps corroded and holed - no sharp edges

both front tyres slightly stress cracked in treads

both front wipers smearing slightly

slight earthing fault with n/s/r light unit

Pass 4 Jul 2019 64,090 miles

both front bumper end caps corroded and holed - no sharp edges

both front droplinks, all bushes slightly deteriorated

both front tyres stress cracked in tread

engine oil leak/leaks

Pass 7 Jun 2018 63,541 miles

Nearside Front tyre stress cracked in tread

both rear wheel bearings noisy

engine oil leak/leaks

slight earthing faults with both rear light units

Fail 7 Jun 2018 63,541 miles

Nearside Front tyre stress cracked in tread

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both rear wheel bearings noisy

engine oil leak/leaks

slight earthing faults with both rear light units

Pass 17 Jul 2017 63,073 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

slight free play in nearside front wheel

Fail 6 Jul 2017 63,073 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

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

slight free play in nearside front wheel

Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,388 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres stress cracking in tread

engine oil leak/s - further investigation required

front brake discs lightly pitted

outer casing on n/s/f seatbelt stalk missing

Fail 6 Jul 2016 62,388 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch within 12"/30cm of anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres stress cracking in tread

engine oil leak/s - further investigation required

front brake discs lightly pitted

outer casing on n/s/f seatbelt stalk missing

Pass 3 Jul 2015 61,723 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 61,722 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,139 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 61,139 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,647 miles

All four wheels corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2013 60,617 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

All four wheels corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 60,121 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust deteriorated at rear

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 60,121 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust deteriorated at rear

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2010 58,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

battery insecure

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

battery insecure

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2009 57,921 miles

Oil leak

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

Surface corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2008 57,425 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,608 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 52,559 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 52,559 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 51,658 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 51,630 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

battery insecure

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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D281 UCK is a 1987 Renault Trafic in Cream with a 1,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 D281 UCK, 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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D281 UCK is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 April 1987.

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