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D29 LYA

1986 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,391 mi
Last recorded102,391 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Renault Trafic85,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD29 LYA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 102,391 miles

under body covered in black under seal Repair work covered in black under seal

Fail 27 May 2025 102,275 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body covered in black under seal

Pass 25 May 2024 96,602 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2023 93,274 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 92,937 miles

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

heavily under sealed

Pass 12 Mar 2021 88,924 miles

general underbody corrosion welded in various places and heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Mar 2020 86,041 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 86,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 1 May 2019 86,720 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive by rear of mounting (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by front of mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear of mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by front of mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2017 86,468 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,785 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 85,785 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 84,448 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 84,448 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,014 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 80,014 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

crack in o/s headlamp glass

front to rear +front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,368 miles

o/s headlamp glass cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2012 73,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 71,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 71,015 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 69,694 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 69,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 68,318 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 67,061 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 65,329 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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D29 LYA is a 1986 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 D29 LYA, 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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D29 LYA is a 1986 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 September 1986.

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