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DTM 949Y

1982 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,974 mi
Last recorded119,974 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1982 Renault Trafic91,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTM 949Y
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 119,974 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front door corroded

Offside Front door corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Dec 2025 119,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front door corroded

Offside Front door corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Aug 2022 118,435 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure taped on (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 118,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure taped on (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 115,595 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION BUT ALL SOLID. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 115,595 miles

Headlamp aim too low O/S AND N/S. ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION BUT ALL SOLID. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 113,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

bonnet secondary catch missing

corrosion to both front inner wings

drivers door step corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2020 113,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

bonnet secondary catch missing

corrosion to both front inner wings

drivers door step corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2020 113,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to both front inner wings

drivers door step corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 112,794 miles

Front + rear body heavily under sealed

Front Inner wings corroding

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy + offside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and o/s A posts in very poor condition

all tyres perished

body and chassis corroding

exhaust in poor condition

steering rack showing signs of wear

weld repairs to front inner wings, out riggers and inner sills

Fail 2 Oct 2018 112,779 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 108,506 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear wheel bearings have some play

under side has surface corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2017 108,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch corroded (marked with yellow chalk) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch corroded (marked with yellow chalk) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake hose to caliper connection (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak ()

both rear wheel bearings have some play

under side has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2016 104,322 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has some play

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear bearings have some play

underside rusty

Fail 25 Aug 2016 104,322 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has some play

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear bearings have some play

underside rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2015 98,186 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes starting to rust

small exhaust leak

under side starting to rust

Fail 19 Aug 2015 97,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

all brake pipes starting to rust

small exhaust leak

under side starting to rust

Pass 1 Sep 2014 93,718 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 92,014 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 91,192 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 89,934 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 89,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 88,682 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 88,682 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 88,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 88,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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DTM 949Y is a 1982 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1982 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.2% with a typical mileage of 91,287 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 DTM 949Y, 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 44 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DTM 949Y registered?

DTM 949Y is a 1982 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 August 1982.

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