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D786 SMB

1987 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,626 mi
Last recorded64,626 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD786 SMB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 64,626 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 64,626 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 64,168 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s out riggers / jacking areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and under sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lense slight damage

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 63,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x 2 (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 May 2022 63,665 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases All joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 62,155 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 61,769 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 61,768 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 58,442 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall 175/14C

Offside Slight play in steering rack inner joint (s)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 56,292 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 56,292 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,730 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 55,116 miles

Nearside front jacking point corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2013 55,116 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside front jacking point corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 55,109 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 55,109 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 54,170 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 54,170 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 54,098 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,904 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 53,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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D786 SMB is a 1987 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D786 SMB, 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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D786 SMB is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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