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D871 HOW

1987 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,978 mi
Last recorded69,978 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD871 HOW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 69,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 69,938 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 69,938 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 69,894 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 69,891 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 69,887 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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D871 HOW is a 1987 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D871 HOW, 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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What year was D871 HOW registered?

D871 HOW is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 May 1987.

Is D871 HOW safe to buy?

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