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E783 VAG

1988 Renault Trafic

Cream Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,022 mi
Last recorded114,022 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE783 VAG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 114,022 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside/nearside (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

end outline marker lamps not working both fronts nearside rear

no working reverse lamps

Fail 6 Feb 2020 114,022 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside/nearside (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

end outline marker lamps not working both fronts nearside rear

no working reverse lamps

Fail 16 Jan 2020 114,022 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers not parking correctly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking nearside rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside/nearside (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

end outline marker lamps nor working both fronts nearside rear

no working reverse lamps

park brake just passed on 16%

Pass 17 Jan 2019 110,141 miles

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

battery not securely held down

Fail 15 Jan 2019 110,139 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

battery not securely held down

Pass 19 Dec 2017 107,280 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 106,280 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 104,005 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 104,005 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 102,112 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 102,112 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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E783 VAG is a 1988 Renault Trafic in Cream with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 E783 VAG, 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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What year was E783 VAG registered?

E783 VAG is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 February 1988.

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