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D589 GNX

1987 Renault Trafic

Beige Diesel 2075cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

84,504 mi
Last recorded84,504 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD589 GNX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,075cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 84,504 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 84,504 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner body corroded

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Front outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

Nearside Front under windscreen soft

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

Offside Front inner body corroded

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2025 84,504 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner body corroded

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Front under windscreen soft

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

Offside Front inner body corroded

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2024 84,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion front inner lower arch

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion inner lower arch

Oil leak, but not excessive engine steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 84,504 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength front of spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion front inner lower arch

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion inner lower arch

Oil leak, but not excessive engine steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

wiring under side of vehicle insecure

Fail 29 May 2024 84,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front corrosion @ wheel arch area and chassis outside prescribed area

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured door area (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion @ wheel arch area

Offside Front door stay area holed and corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 84,504 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy also has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear arch/sill area holed and corroded just outside suspension prescribed area

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

bothsides front arch area holed and corroded

drivers door stay mounting area holed and corroded

exhaust has a temporary repair

Fail 10 May 2023 84,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy also has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear arch/sill area holed and corroded just outside suspension prescribed area

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

bothsides front arch area holed and corroded

drivers door stay mounting area holed and corroded

Pass 17 May 2022 84,504 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Chassis Corrosion Under Headlamps. Underbody/Chassis Corroded and Is Covered In Underseal

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering Column Mounting/Bearing Bracket Is Secure But Flexes

Steering Rack Knocks During Operation and Has Offside Rack End Play

Fail 12 May 2022 84,504 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Chassis Corrosion Under Headlamps. Underbody/Chassis Corroded and Is Covered In Underseal

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering Column Mounting/Bearing Bracket Is Secure But Flexes

Steering Rack Knocks During Operation and Has Offside Rack End Play

Fail 19 Apr 2022 84,504 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Steering column attachment defective mounting bolts loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

steering rack has movement and knocking

Pass 17 Mar 2021 83,655 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides , both bushes perishing severily (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive All over bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 83,655 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides , both bushes perishing severily (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working Wire corroded (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive All over bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 81,355 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

alternator light staying on

exhaust repaird several places

Fail 17 Mar 2020 81,349 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

alternator light staying on

exhaust repaird several places

Pass 11 Apr 2019 80,747 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 77,746 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 76,251 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 74,534 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 74,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 74,382 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 74,150 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 73,873 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 72,753 miles
Fail 2 May 2008

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

Offside Lower Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 71,306 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 71,290 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 69,645 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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D589 GNX is a 1987 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 2,075cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 D589 GNX, 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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D589 GNX is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 March 1987.

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