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D557 AVJ

1986 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,904 mi
Last recorded107,904 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1986 Renault Trafic85,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD557 AVJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 107,904 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured beside radiator (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

corrosion inner sills and steps

corrosion n/s and o/s jacking points and outriggers

some areas under vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Sep 2022 107,904 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured beside radiator (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

corrosion inner sills and steps

corrosion n/s and o/s jacking points and outriggers

some areas under vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Aug 2022 107,873 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing near anti roll bar mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near swing spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top / inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

corrosion inner wing areas out with 300mm

corrosion n/s and o/s jack points and inner sill / steps

slight oil leak gearbox

slight wear n/s balljoint lower.

Pass 6 Jun 2020 100,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 100,625 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central exhaust clamp broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust poorly supported

Fail 8 Jul 2017 100,625 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central exhaust clamp broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust poorly supported

Pass 14 Jul 2016 100,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust hanger is missing

Fail 7 Jul 2016 100,545 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust hanger is missing

Pass 2 Jul 2015 100,254 miles

exhust rubber cracking

n/s head lamp less faided

Fail 1 Aug 2012 100,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 99,534 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded.

offside and nearside front shock absorbers heavily corroded.

slight roughness offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 99,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded.

offside and nearside front shock absorbers heavily corroded.

slight roughness offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 98,659 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

corrosion throughout vehicle underside,

offside and nearside front wheel bearings not tested.

steering rack worn offside and nearside.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 98,654 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

corrosion throughout vehicle underside,

offside and nearside front wheel bearings not tested.

steering rack worn offside and nearside.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 98,112 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and worn.

poor pattern offside headlamp.

radiator support panel corroded.

steering rack worn offside.

Fail 15 Apr 2008 92,815 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 92,815 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 90,021 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 84,998 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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D557 AVJ is a 1986 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 D557 AVJ, 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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D557 AVJ is a 1986 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 December 1986.

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