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E117 RGL

1988 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,782 mi
Last recorded112,782 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE117 RGL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 112,782 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 May 2022 112,782 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis above rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 112,677 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT REPAIRED AND UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL REPAIRED AND UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL CHASSIS REPAIRED AND UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT REPAIRED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL REPAIRED AND UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL CHASSIS REPAIRED AND UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 111,519 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 11,141 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 111,444 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 110,259 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

both front & offside rear wheel bearings slightly worn.

front chassis "x" member,front chassis outrigers & rear chassis rusting.

nearside headlight lens damaged

Pass 14 May 2009 109,333 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

dash light on speedo one bulb inop

front tyre walls cracking

Pass 13 May 2008 105,498 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion to n/s/f door step, n/s/r spring front hanger

Damage to n/s headlamp glass

Temporary measure in place to secure exhaust but appears satisfactory

Fail 12 May 2008 105,491 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

Corrosion n/s/f door step, n/s/f inner wing & n/s/r spring front hanger

Damage to n/s headlamp glass

O/s headlamp dim

Temporary measure in place to secure exhaust but appears satisfactory

Fail 7 May 2008 105,455 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all welding repairs seam sealed unsure of repairs

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front crossmember ha been filled

patch under drivers inner wing not seam welded out side area

rear bearings becoming noisey

Fail 1 May 2008 105,401 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember ha been filled

patch under drivers inner wing not seam welded out side area

rear bearings becoming noisey

Pass 1 May 2007 101,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 101,023 miles

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

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 140,971 miles

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

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 139,378 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 30 Jan 2006 139,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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E117 RGL is a 1988 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1988 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 84,648 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 E117 RGL, 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 38 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E117 RGL is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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