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D963 BFH

1986 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,392 mi
Last recorded157,392 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1986 Renault Trafic85,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD963 BFH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2013 157,392 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 155,454 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 155,451 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 155,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate cracked

nearside handbrake cable deteriorated

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Jul 2011 155,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate cracked

nearside handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2010 153,534 miles

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

both wipers split

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 5 Jul 2010 153,529 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both wipers split

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2009 151,226 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 147,895 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 147,895 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 143,759 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 143,730 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 139,665 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 134,552 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
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D963 BFH is a 1986 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D963 BFH, 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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D963 BFH is a 1986 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 October 1986.

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