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D885 SCP

1986 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,999 mi
Last recorded75,999 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1986 Renault Trafic85,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD885 SCP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 75,999 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 75,850 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 66,847 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 66,797 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 61,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front body corroded upper wheel arch

Offside Rear body corroded , borderline of suspension mount area

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 61,308 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front body corroded upper wheel arch

Offside Rear body corroded , borderline of suspension mount area

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 60,845 miles

Front cross member corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2019 60,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front crossmember heavily corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met - 18%

Pass 4 May 2018 59,764 miles

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

both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 16 Feb 2018 59,753 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 58,940 miles

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes perishing

N/s front cv boot perishing

Slight play in O/s inner track rod end

front discs corroded

oil on engine

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 13 Jan 2017 58,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to wheel cylinder - marked (3.6.B.2c)

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes perishing

N/s front cv boot perishing

Slight play in O/s inner track rod end

corrosion under vehicle

front discs corroded

oil on engine

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Feb 2016 56,556 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

front brakes slightly imbalanced

front x member slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2016 56,556 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

front brakes slightly imbalanced

front x member slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 51,483 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake noise from both rear wheels

Fail 31 Jan 2015 51,483 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake noise from both rear wheels

Pass 8 Feb 2014 44,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Feb 2014 44,737 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Feb 2013 41,369 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 41,369 miles

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 38,078 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 38,047 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 38,020 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 38,016 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre is perished from standing would also need replacement

Pass 16 May 2007 37,930 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 37,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D885 SCP is a 1986 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1986 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 85,090 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 D885 SCP, 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 40 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D885 SCP is a 1986 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 October 1986.

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