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E231 AJA

1988 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,297 mi
Last recorded130,297 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE231 AJA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 130,297 miles

Both outer sills holed and cooroded

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 130,297 miles

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

Both outer sills holed and cooroded

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 130,297 miles

Battery insecure

N/S and O/S rear outer sills corroded.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 130,297 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 130,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 130,297 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 130,297 miles

N/S mirror cracked.

Fail 18 Feb 2008 130,297 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

N/S mirror cracked.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 130,297 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 130,297 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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E231 AJA is a 1988 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 E231 AJA, 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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E231 AJA is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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