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F132 LCU

1988 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

254,028 mi
Last recorded254,028 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF132 LCU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 254,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018

Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front under wing area corrosion

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

Rear n/s and o/s jacking point areas corroded

Rear x2 lower inner quarters corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017
Fail 1 Aug 2017

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 574,032 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 574,022 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 554,022 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 554,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 544,023 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 544,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 554,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 554,009 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 554,005 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 554,009 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 551,992 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 551,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,399 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 55,396 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009
Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,221 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 53,214 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 552,975 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 188,721 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 188,721 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F132 LCU is a 1988 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F132 LCU, 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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F132 LCU is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 November 1988.

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