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E983 LJT

1987 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

87,594 mi
Last recorded87,594 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE983 LJT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 87,594 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 87,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

lots of general under floor and chassis corrosion

o/s/f strut top spring seat corroded

o/s/front h/lamp lens loose

Pass 4 Oct 2013 87,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 87,469 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 86,915 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

front chassis corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2012 86,911 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

front chassis corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 86,479 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 86,476 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 86,271 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 86,267 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exaust rubber mounts worn

o/s/front chassis corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 85,194 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 83,971 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside outer sill corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Sep 2007 83,967 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in steering racak

Fail 28 Jun 2007 83,925 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 81,563 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 81,563 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2006 81,419 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E983 LJT is a 1987 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 E983 LJT, 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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E983 LJT is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 November 1987.

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