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D601 OBU

1987 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,316 mi
Last recorded74,316 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD601 OBU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 74,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 74,307 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outrigger near spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 73,955 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 73,953 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 72,172 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

battery light on

offside outer sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Fail 24 May 2018 72,170 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working all 3 on nearside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

battery light on

offside outer sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 24 Oct 2016 64,773 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 64,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,221 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 62,866 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,499 miles

O/S headlight glass cracked

Smell of diesel under bonnet but no leak found

no timing belt cover fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2012 62,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 62,458 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 62,112 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 61,592 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes and covered in grease, inspection limited.

Fuel injector pipes damp.

Offside headlight and number plate cracked.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,893 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes and covered in grease.

Fuel injector pipes damp.

Offside headlight and front number plate cracked.

Pass 11 Oct 2008 60,196 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 60,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 59,952 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 59,235 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2005 58,612 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 58,612 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

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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D601 OBU is a 1987 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D601 OBU, 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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D601 OBU is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 June 1987.

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