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E512 EAL

1988 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,322 mi
Last recorded105,322 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE512 EAL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 105,322 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 105,322 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 105,234 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 105,234 miles

Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced 3 SMALL SPOTS OF WELDING NEEDED ON BOTH SILLS. (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 105,160 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 105,155 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 105,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main run (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 105,136 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Both front (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main run (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle over heating

Pass 20 Aug 2018 104,575 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 104,560 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

inner sills corroded

steps corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 102,550 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 100,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 100,191 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 97,464 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 97,458 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 94,060 miles

offside front body 'jacking point' corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 94,056 miles

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

offside front body 'jacking point' corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 90,513 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 86,626 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 84,468 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 84,465 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 84,415 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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E512 EAL is a 1988 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 E512 EAL, 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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E512 EAL is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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