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E823 CHJ

1988 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,092 mi
Last recorded61,092 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE823 CHJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2019 61,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

play in n/s steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2017 60,218 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 59,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 59,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill area (6.1.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,552 miles

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

n/s step panel corroded

n/s/f brake caliper bleed nipple broken

wiper park needs attention soon

Fail 2 Dec 2013 59,551 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s step panel corroded

wiper park needs attention soon

Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,825 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 58,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,648 miles

nearside mirror lens cracked

welded repairs on both front chassis outriggers barely meet the required standard.

Fail 1 Sep 2008 55,593 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside mirror lens cracked

welded repairs on both front chassis outriggers barely meet the required standard.

Pass 28 Jul 2007 52,921 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 52,888 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front chassis rail is corroded behind headlamp.

Nearside washer jet is not working.

Offside outer sill is corroded below driver's seat.

Play in steering rack,nearside

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 50,872 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 50,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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)

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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E823 CHJ is a 1988 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E823 CHJ, 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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E823 CHJ is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 January 1988.

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