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E798 XCA

1987 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,177 mi
Last recorded85,177 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE798 XCA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 85,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 84,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 83,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 74,376 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside rear out riggers very heavily corroded and holed and corroded outside prescribed area

offside front inner sill holed and corroded outside prescibed area

offside front jacking point heavily corroded

play in offside and nearside front track rod ends and rack ends very near excessive

unable to check welding due to covered in underseal

underbody corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2012 74,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside rear out riggers very heavily corroded and holed and corroded outside prescribed area

offside front inner sill holed and corroded outside prescibed area

offside front jacking point heavily corroded

play in offside and nearside front track rod ends and rack ends very near excessive

Fail 23 Aug 2011 70,744 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,744 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 67,594 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 67,228 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 66,809 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 66,809 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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E798 XCA is a 1987 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1987 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 80,148 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 E798 XCA, 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 39 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E798 XCA is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 August 1987.

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