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D489 ALE

1986 Renault Trafic

Grey Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

84,785 mi
Last recorded84,785 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1986 Renault Trafic85,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD489 ALE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 84,785 miles

both front and nearside rear sills and nearside front chassis corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2007 84,785 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front and nearside rear sills and nearside front chassis corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2006 80,468 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 80,460 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2006 80,458 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

center exhaust rubber perished

slight play in steering rack assembly

slight play on o/s/r wheel bearing

washer aim needing reset on o/s f

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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D489 ALE is a 1986 Renault Trafic in Grey with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D489 ALE, 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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What year was D489 ALE registered?

D489 ALE is a 1986 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 September 1986.

Is D489 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D489 ALE shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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