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E493 YYD

1988 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,696 mi
Last recorded70,696 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE493 YYD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 70,696 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,397 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 70,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 70,384 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 68,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 68,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 66,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear has movement preventing it absorbing the shock correctly

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre has damage to sidewall

oil leak

steering arms on both sides have movement

Pass 11 Jul 2014 63,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight corrosion under vehicle not to x/s or with in 30cm at time of test.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,786 miles

Both front jacking points badly corroded

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside headlight reflector deteriated

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 62,786 miles

Both front jacking points badly corroded

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside headlight reflector deteriated

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,382 miles

Exhaust bracket broken/but not insecure

Front brake imbalanced 15%

Front jacking points badly corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear jacking pont corroded

Offside front inner wheel arch has corrosion and holed

Offside headlight reflector deteriated

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jun 2010 60,249 miles

Battery insecure

Both driveshaft gaiters leaking

Corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

Exhaust baffles loose

Front jacking points corroded

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Jun 2010 60,249 miles

Battery insecure

Both driveshaft gaiters leaking

Corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

Exhaust baffles loose

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

Front jacking points corroded

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jun 2009 59,128 miles

corrosion at front jacking points,rear inner sills and off side front outer sills + inner sills generally

damage to screen

exhaust baffles loose

grease around cv boots

Fail 16 Jun 2009 59,128 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion at front jacking points,rear inner sills and off side front outer sills + inner sills generally

damage to screen

exhaust baffles loose

grease around cv boots

Pass 26 Jun 2008 58,533 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides front jacking points corroded

centre exhaust box noisey

inner wing panels [under headlamps] corroded

nearside rear innersill corroded

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2008 58,533 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides front jacking points corroded

centre exhaust box noisey

inner wing panels [under headlamps] corroded

nearside rear innersill corroded

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2007 56,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both outter sills rear end corroded,not within load bearing point

o/s/f inner wing poor condition

slight damage to windscreen in zone a

Fail 20 Jun 2007 56,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both outer sills rear end corroded,not within load bearing point.

o/s/f inner wing poor condition

slight damage to windscreen in zone a

Pass 3 Jul 2006 54,337 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 54,337 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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E493 YYD is a 1988 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E493 YYD, 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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E493 YYD is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 July 1988.

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