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E312 OEA

1987 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,546 mi
Last recorded53,546 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE312 OEA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 53,546 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step/outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear chassis legs slightly corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion around both front and rear mountings of rear leaf springs (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting unable to access strength of weld repair to back panel (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

drivers seat frame to floor one bolt missing and one loose

noise when n/s/f wheel spun possible inner joint wearing

Fail 31 May 2016 53,545 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner arches corroded and holed within 30cm of antiroll bar mountings (2.4.A.3)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail o/s side engine mount bolts missing excessive engine movement (6.1.D.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step/outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear chassis legs slightly corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion around both front and rear mountings of rear leaf springs (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting unable to access strength of weld repair to back panel (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

drivers seat frame to floor one bolt missing and one loose

noise when n/s/f wheel spun possible inner joint wearing

Fail 3 May 2016 53,497 miles

All position lamps not working front & rear (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance both rear (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.3.2d)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)

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

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

engine oil leak

osf inner wing corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 51,778 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/front inner wing corroded

Fail 6 May 2015 51,775 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/front inner wing corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,190 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 51,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

n-s rear wheel arch repaired with filler

some free play in steering

Pass 3 May 2013 49,082 miles

n/s sidedoor lower door hinge requires replacement but door secured.

Fail 17 Apr 2013 49,082 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,486 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear step poorly mounted

Fail 2 Apr 2012 45,486 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear step poorly mounted

Pass 8 Apr 2011 42,784 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,896 miles

Front brake discs rusty?[lack of use?]

Long brake pedal travel?

Spare wheel missing from rear door,securing studs protruding.

Battery insecure

Fail 22 Dec 2009 39,875 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake discs rusty?[lack of use?]

Long brake pedal travel?

Outer and inner body sills corroded.

Spare wheel missing from rear door,securing studs protruding.

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2007 39,509 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 39,509 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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

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

n/s and o/s/r light lenses cracked.

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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E312 OEA is a 1987 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 E312 OEA, 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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E312 OEA is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 September 1987.

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