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E721 VYC

1988 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,166 mi
Last recorded124,166 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE721 VYC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 124,166 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Quarter panel corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 123,577 miles

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

dash is broken and insecure

engine has a slight oil leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge and its at 2mm

offside front brake slight bind

Fail 22 Aug 2019 123,572 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens is missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective missing (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

dash is broken and insecure

engine has a slight oil leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge and its at 2mm

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 6 Aug 2018 118,238 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside corrosion on outer sill

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 117,782 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 117,121 miles

Wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2016 117,114 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2015 116,421 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside parkbrake cable casing damaged and mounting spring snapped

Pass 31 Jul 2015 116,421 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside parkbrake cable casing damaged and mounting spring snapped

Pass 14 Aug 2014 115,566 miles

ENGINE OVER HEATED ON TEST - WE FITTED A CONNECTION TO PUT IN COOLING FAN ON - IT NEEDS A NEW COOLING FAN SWITCH !!!

FONT WINDSCREEN WASHERS WEAK

NEARSIDE FRIONT BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT WIRE BROKEN

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WAS FLAT _ WE HAVE REINFLATED - POSSIBLE PUNTURED !!!

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 115,548 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ENGINE OVER HEATED ON TEST - WE FITTED A CONNECTION TO PUT IN COOLING FAN ON - IT NEEDS A NEW COOLING FAN SWITCH !!!

FONT WINDSCREEN WASHERS WEAK

NEARSIDE FRIONT BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT WIRE BROKEN

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WAS FLAT _ WE HAVE REINFLATED - POSSIBLE PUNTURED !!!

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 114,635 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

OVERHEATED ON RAMP CHECK THERMOSTAT

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish

Fail 11 Jul 2013 114,624 miles

Nearside 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OVERHEATED ON RAMP CHECK THERMOSTAT

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 13 Jul 2012 112,952 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 112,063 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

drivers seat loose

Fail 21 Jun 2011 112,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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)

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)

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

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)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

chassis is corroded and covered with underseal

os front floor,inner sill and outrigger near jacking point corroded

os outer sill corroded in non perscribed area

os rear spring front mounting side plate

previous welding repairs covered with under seal and signs of filler and fiber glass

Pass 28 Jun 2010 110,450 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

vehicle displaying extensive welding repairs

Fail 17 Apr 2010 110,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

N/S/F AND O/S/F Tyres starting to wear on edge

Pass 16 Jun 2009 108,735 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 105,870 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 105,787 miles

o/s+n/s front tyers outter edge starting to split

Fail 15 Jan 2007 105,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 102,222 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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E721 VYC is a 1988 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E721 VYC, 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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E721 VYC is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 March 1988.

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