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D979 VUF

1987 Renault Trafic

Beige Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,606 mi
Last recorded119,606 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD979 VUF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 119,606 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 119,079 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION. ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES RUSTED REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE BORDER LINE O/S/F WHEEL BEARING NOISEY ALL BRAKE HOSES PERISHED BEAM PATTERNS POOR TEMP REPAIR TO O/S/F H/LIGHT

Pass 6 Sep 2012 118,022 miles

all steel brake pipes corroded

engine oil level not checked

fluctuation on both front brakes

heavy engine oil staining on block, sump and gearbox

play in both front seats

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

riveted plate to front bumper has sharp edges

Fail 22 Aug 2012 118,022 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all steel brake pipes corroded

engine oil level not checked

fluctuation on both front brakes

heavy engine oil staining on block, sump and gearbox

play in both front seats

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

riveted plate to front bumper has sharp edges

Pass 26 Apr 2011 116,935 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 116,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 112,807 miles

some corrosion in n/s/f jacking point

Fail 16 Apr 2010 112,807 miles

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

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

some corrosion in n/s/f jacking point

Pass 23 Apr 2009 108,109 miles

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

some corisoion in body os front side step inner panel and rear panels lower outer body

Pass 17 Apr 2008 104,675 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 97,782 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 97,782 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 90,786 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 90,786 miles

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

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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D979 VUF is a 1987 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D979 VUF, 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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D979 VUF is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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