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D729 BLX

1987 Renault Trafic

Beige Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,351 mi
Last recorded163,351 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD729 BLX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2016 163,351 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 162,220 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 162,220 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 161,212 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 160,281 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 160,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 158,888 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 157,180 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 155,031 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 153,107 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 150,822 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 147,194 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

front to rear metal brake pipe rusting

nearside rear metal pipes rusting

offside front steering rack inner end worn to limits

slight front brake imbalance nearside slow

top steering universal joint worn

Fail 3 Feb 2007 147,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

front to rear metal brake pipe rusting

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear metal brake pipes rusting

offside front steering rack inner end worn to limits

slight front brake imbalance nearside slow

top steering universal joint worn

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2006 146,360 miles

Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

Rear service brake slight imbalance

Slight wear in offside of steering rack

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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D729 BLX is a 1987 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D729 BLX, 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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What year was D729 BLX registered?

D729 BLX is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 February 1987.

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