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E888 YDV

1987 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,809 mi
Last recorded66,809 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE888 YDV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,809 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

body in poor condition

fuel cap seal starting to perish

offside and nearside front jacking points corroded

offside and nearside outer sills corroded and holed but outside of perscribed area

rear exhaust supported by wire

under bonnet area corroded

underside badly corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 66,770 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

body in poor condition

fuel cap seal starting to perish

offside and nearside front jacking points corroded

offside and nearside outer sills corroded and holed but outside of perscribed area

rear exhaust supported by wire

under bonnet area corroded

underside badly corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 65,364 miles

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

both front doors very badly corroded

underside and under bonnet very corroded

various holes and corrosion to inner and outer sills and jacking points, all outside of perscribed area

Fail 29 Apr 2013 65,299 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

both front doors badly corroded

underside/under bonnet very rusty

various holes of corrosion to inner sills,jacking points and outer sills. all outside prescribed areas

Pass 2 May 2012 63,115 miles

brake fluid level low

cannot fully see pads .....discs rusty

front jackin points rotted away (outside area)

front subframe rusty

inner sills rotted away (outside area)

oil leak

rear inner quater panels rotted(outside area)

rear valance rotted away (outside area)

underside of vehicle VERY rusty and rotten

Fail 25 Apr 2012 63,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

brake fluid level low

cannot fully see pads .....discs rusty

front jackin points rotted away (outside area)

front subframe rusty

inner sills rotted away (outside area)

oil leak

rear inner quater panels rotted(outside area)

rear valance rotted away (outside area)

underside of vehicle VERY rusty and rotten

Pass 3 May 2011 61,186 miles

bodywork generally in poor condition

nearside lower sill area holed

offside front jacking point outrigger holed/corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2011 61,176 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bodywork generally in poor condition

nearside lower sill area holed

offside front jacking point outrigger holed/corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 60,073 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 60,065 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bodywork poor

offside front outrigger badly corroded

offside rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,197 miles

bodywork generally in poor condition

jagged edges have been taped over

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 20 Apr 2009 59,188 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bodywork generally in poor condition

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2008 57,975 miles

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

exhaust mounts weak

Fail 21 Apr 2008 57,970 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake fluid low

exhaust mounts weak

Pass 4 May 2007 57,106 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 57,039 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S/F WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLT TORN †STEERING RACK WORN †N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNTING HAS PLAY †N/S/R WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY †O/S/R BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND

Pass 27 Apr 2006 55,727 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 55,727 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

corr4osion to off side bumper and lamp cluster areas

play in steering rack

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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E888 YDV is a 1987 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E888 YDV, 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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E888 YDV is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 November 1987.

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