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D38 ELJ

1986 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

145,487 mi
Last recorded145,487 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1986 Renault Trafic85,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD38 ELJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2022 145,487 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 741084 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 140,201 miles

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

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

steering uj has slight wear

Pass 11 Apr 2019 136,721 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

CHASSIS CORRODING

EXHAUST FITTED IS OF NONE STANDARD TYPE AND HANGERS ARE POOR

FRONT TYRES ARE LOW ON INNER EDGE

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S BALL JOINT / TRACK ROD END

Fail 2 Apr 2019 136,710 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier BOTH (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect WRONG BULB FITTED (4.1.2 (c))

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

CHASSIS CORRODING

EXHAUST FITTED IS OF NONE STANDARD TYPE AND HANGERS ARE POOR

FRONT TYRES ARE LOW ON INNER EDGE

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S BALL JOINT / TRACK ROD END

Pass 11 Jan 2018 124,457 miles

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 124,445 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 123,779 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2013 123,773 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 123,395 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 123,389 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 122,516 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 122,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 117,268 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to underbody

excessive corrosion to osf outer sill not within any prescribed areas

hazard switch slightly sticking

heavy corrosion to nsf inner wheel arch

nsf wiper blade split

Fail 20 Apr 2010 117,255 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to underbody

excessive corrosion to osf outer sill not within any prescribed areas

hazard switch slightly sticking

heavy corrosion to nsf inner wheel arch

nsf wiper blade split

Pass 5 May 2009 116,720 miles

o/s/f sill/jacking point getting corroded

Fail 2 May 2009 116,720 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f sill/jacking point getting corroded

Pass 15 May 2008 116,198 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 116,195 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 113,712 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 113,710 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f lower ball-joint rubber boot split

Pass 29 Apr 2006 110,572 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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D38 ELJ is a 1986 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 D38 ELJ, 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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D38 ELJ is a 1986 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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