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E433 FAB

1987 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

142,429 mi
Last recorded142,429 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE433 FAB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 142,429 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 142,496 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported and rear (7.1.1)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 142,350 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 140,843 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 138,445 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 138,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 136,340 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 136,336 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 136,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring 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 Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on offside inner sill out of prescribed area

Pass 27 Aug 2010 134,627 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 134,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 133,344 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 128,961 miles

light corrosion along left hand and right hand sills but does not affect steering or braking of the vehicle

Fail 27 Oct 2008 128,958 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 128,939 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 128,062 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 128,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

slight surface cracks on both front tyres

Fail 29 Sep 2007 127,964 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 126,633 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 126,633 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis 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)

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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E433 FAB is a 1987 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

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 E433 FAB, 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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E433 FAB is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 August 1987.

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