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E443 RFL

1988 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

68,576 mi
Last recorded68,576 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE443 RFL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 68,576 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged

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

some areas of corrosion outside of prescribed areas

vehicle smokes when first started, smoke free quickly

Fail 25 Feb 2017 68,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

some areas of corrosion outside of prescribed areas

vehicle smokes when first started, smoke free quickly

Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,122 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished slightly

brake servo corroded, functions as required

nsf driving lamp insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2016 64,122 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished slightly

brake servo corroded, functions as required

nsf driving lamp insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2015 62,244 miles

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

engine smokes when cold

front bumper and engine undertray corroded

nsf and osf jacking point areas corroded outside of prescribed areas

nsf spotlamp insecure

nsr lamp damaged

vehicle has several areas of corrosion outside of those deemed as a fail for mot test

Fail 26 Jan 2015 62,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

engine smokes when cold

front bumper and engine undertray corroded

nsf and osf jacking point areas corroded outside of prescribed areas

nsf brake binding slightly

nsf spotlamp insecure

nsr lamp damaged

rear exhaust in poor condition

vehicle has several areas of corrosion outside of those deemed as a fail for mot test

Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,838 miles

nsr lamp lens slightly damaged

vehicle is slightly smokey un first start up

Fail 10 Feb 2014 60,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,049 miles

nsr lamp lens damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2013 59,043 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

nsr lamp damaged

steering is extremly heavy possibly has a tight UJ

Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,007 miles

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

base of screen delaminated

both door mirror glasses cracked

interior mirror demounted

nsr light lens damaged

slight play detected in steering rack

Fail 28 May 2010 55,007 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

base of screen delaminated

both door mirror glasses cracked

interior mirror demounted

nsr light lens damaged

slight play detected in steering rack

Pass 29 May 2009 51,305 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both door mirrors have cracks in glass

exhaust is slightly smokey as engine idles

lower edge of windscreen is slightly delaminated

osf tyre worn to 2.5mm

Fail 14 May 2009 51,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

osf tyre worn to 2.5mm

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both door mirrors have cracks in glass

exhaust is slightly smokey as engine idles

lower edge of windscreen is slightly delaminated

Pass 12 Feb 2008 46,345 miles

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

Oil leak

headslamps slightly dimm

nsr light len s slightly damaged

slight play in steering rack

vehicle smokey on start up

Fail 11 Feb 2008 46,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

headslamps slightly dimm

nsr light len s slightly damaged

slight play in steering rack

vehicle smokey on start up

Pass 8 Feb 2007 39,017 miles

front no plate damaged

n sr light lens slight damage

Fail 7 Feb 2007 39,017 miles

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

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2006 33,787 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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E443 RFL is a 1988 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 E443 RFL, 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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E443 RFL is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 June 1988.

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