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D783 SFY

1987 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

94,072 mi
Last recorded94,072 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD783 SFY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 94,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake Disc scored

repairs covered in underseal

Fail 6 Jan 2024 94,072 miles

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wing (around front Headlamp) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wing (around shocker mount) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill 2 places corroded (around seat belt anchorage) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake Disc scored

Pass 8 Feb 2023 93,755 miles

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

EMISSIONS

Nearside Front INNER SILL CORRODED

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Offside Front CHASSIS LEG CORRODED

Offside Front INNER SILL CORRODED

Pass 18 Nov 2021 93,627 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point holed and corroded outside prescribed areas

Nearside Front under headlamp holed and corroded.

Offside Front Jacking point holed and corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside inner sill holed and corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 25 Nov 2020 93,463 miles

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

Body behind headlamps corroded

Both front jacking points corroded

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

Offside Inner Sill Corroded

Rear valance corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2020 93,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Body behind headlamps corroded

Both front jacking points corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Sill Corroded

Rear valance corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2019 93,302 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside front and nearside front jacking points weak

Fail 27 Nov 2019 93,302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside front and nearside front jacking points weak

Pass 22 Nov 2018 93,023 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 93,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring, front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring, rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 92,392 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 92,392 miles

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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 91,579 miles

Battery tray corroded

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 91,579 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Center sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Center sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Battery tray corroded

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 90,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 90,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension 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 crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill backing not fully seem welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

cables ties around exhaust rubber mounts ,.. system fully supported .

headlights worn but image not affected

suspension springs corroded

under body and weld repairs under sealed

under bonnet inner wings corroded

wipers are slow in operation... advice further inspection

Pass 7 Aug 2014 90,681 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 90,244 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 90,244 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 89,850 miles

sections of underside heavily coated in underseal

sections of underside heavily flaky with rust

Fail 10 Aug 2011 89,827 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 89,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 88,895 miles

Battery insecure

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

offside rear outer wheel arch slit and filled

outer sills plated and filled

rear veiw mirror not fixed

Fail 30 Jun 2009 88,891 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery insecure

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

offside rear outer wheel arch slit and filled

outer sills plated and filled

rear veiw mirror not fixed

Pass 28 Apr 2008 87,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in offside steering rack track rod

Pass 12 Mar 2007 87,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside body sill is badly corroded and weakened but not within a prescribed area

Fail 1 Mar 2007 87,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside body sill is badly corroded and weakened but not within a prescribed area

Pass 6 Apr 2006 85,631 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

back corner of nearside sill corroded

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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D783 SFY is a 1987 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol 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 D783 SFY, 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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D783 SFY is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 February 1987.

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