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D956 GEA

1987 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,785 mi
Last recorded87,785 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD956 GEA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 87,785 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 87,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 81,062 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 81,062 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

side door handle missing

Pass 17 Sep 2015 79,154 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 79,154 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold/Down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 75,657 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to front chassis outriggers

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear valance

nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 8 Aug 2014 75,430 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to front chassis and outriggers

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear valance

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 14 Aug 2013 74,566 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to chassis and rear chassis crossmember

corrosion to outer sills

wipers poor

Fail 13 Aug 2013 74,548 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to chassis and rear chassis crossmember

corrosion to outer sills

wipers poor

Pass 24 Aug 2012 74,349 miles

General slight corrosion to chassic.

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 74,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

General slight corrosion to chassic.

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 73,566 miles

All front steel brake pipes corroded

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear steel brake pipes corroded

Both side repeaters slightly insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front to rear steel brake pies corroded

Heavy corrosion to rear panal

Inner & outer sills rusty

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate placed in rear window

Fail 11 Aug 2011 73,435 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

All front steel brake pipes corroded

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear steel brake pipes corroded

Both side repeaters slightly insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front to rear steel brake pies corroded

Heavy corrosion to rear panal

Inner & outer sills rusty

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate placed in rear window

Pass 12 Aug 2010 71,455 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 71,455 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 65,624 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 65,624 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 56,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 56,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 56,067 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 56,067 miles

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

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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D956 GEA is a 1987 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 D956 GEA, 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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D956 GEA is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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