CarVerify

Free Car Check

D653 UHJ

1987 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,015 mi
Last recorded3,015 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD653 UHJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2012 3,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 29,411 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 29,168 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front chassis outrigger corroded and weak

offside front door sill corroded and weak

offside handbrake performance low

some wear in steering rack

Pass 21 May 2010 28,117 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 28,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

some wear in steering rack

Pass 12 May 2009 25,452 miles

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

Oil leak

some play in offside steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,739 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 22,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side door step corroded and weak

some play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,829 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 20,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 16,973 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,973 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
Full Renault Trafic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D653 UHJ is a 1987 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D653 UHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D653 UHJ?

You can check the full history of D653 UHJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D653 UHJ registered?

D653 UHJ is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 March 1987.

Is D653 UHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D653 UHJ shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D653 UHJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D653 UHJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.