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D438 SNK

1987 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

101,796 mi
Last recorded101,796 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD438 SNK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2021 101,796 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 101,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 121,782 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 99,251 miles

Both rear inner seals starting to rust.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 98,320 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 98,320 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 97,861 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 96,521 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 95,013 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 94,934 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust mtg perished

Pass 29 Aug 2012 94,025 miles

ADVISE ALL EXHAUST MOUNTS PERISHED

ADVISE BOTH REAR JACKING POINTS CORRODED NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

ADVISE O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

ADVISE O/S/F JACKING POINT AREA CORRODED NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

Fail 29 Aug 2012 94,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ADVISE ALL EXHAUST MOUNTS PERISHED

ADVISE BOTH REAR JACKING POINTS CORRODED NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

ADVISE O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

ADVISE O/S/F JACKING POINT AREA CORRODED NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,854 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 92,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 90,740 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 86,098 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 86,097 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2008 80,021 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 80,021 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2007 75,247 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 75,247 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ADVISE CORROSION SETTING INTO N/S/R AND O/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 17 May 2006 68,820 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 68,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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D438 SNK is a 1987 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 D438 SNK, 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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D438 SNK is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 April 1987.

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