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E892 ABH

1987 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

65,085 mi
Last recorded65,085 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE892 ABH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 65,085 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight under body corrosion by jacking point

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 65,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight under body corrosion by jacking point

Pass 6 Mar 2025 65,032 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier corroded battery tray (4.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2024 64,824 miles

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

slight under body corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2024 64,824 miles

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

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2023 64,647 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 64,632 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 64,383 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 64,115 miles

Front Radiator support light rust

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 63,183 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 62,828 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rearmost leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 62,754 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,468 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,585 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 61,585 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,239 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,841 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 58,841 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 57,747 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,674 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 56,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,828 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2006 53,437 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 53,437 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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E892 ABH is a 1987 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 E892 ABH, 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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E892 ABH is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 September 1987.

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