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E160 BNM

1988 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,359 mi
Last recorded90,359 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE160 BNM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 90,359 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 90,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mounting area, part of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount, inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARB mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mounting area, part of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within jacking point area (front spring mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery loose in carrier, loose terminal bolt, and loose wire on live terminal. (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion close to front seat belt mounts, but covered in box section, (near steps) unable to confirm if within prescribed area or not. recommend repair. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

lots of bad corrosion to non prescribed areas, including front inner arches/ behind head lamps, inner and outer sills

Pass 26 Feb 2019 90,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 89,805 miles

Coolant leak top hose ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front bumper poor condition

Fail 6 Apr 2018 89,803 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak top hose ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front bumper poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,042 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 89,042 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 88,124 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 86,781 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 99,423 miles

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

nearside inner sill corroed off side front inner flitch corroded not percribe aera

Pass 1 May 2014 99,423 miles

nearside inner sill corroed off side front inner flitch corroded not percribe aera

Fail 15 Apr 2014 99,323 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 99,323 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 99,323 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

over heater on test

Pass 12 Jul 2011 99,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 99,323 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 99,323 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 99,323 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 99,323 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 99,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 98,326 miles

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

rear numberplate lights dim

slight run out on front brake discs

Pass 26 Jul 2006 96,050 miles

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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E160 BNM is a 1988 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 E160 BNM, 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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E160 BNM is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 January 1988.

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