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F252 OWK

1988 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,451 mi
Last recorded90,451 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF252 OWK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 90,451 miles

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 16 May 2019 90,443 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 90,422 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 90,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 89,969 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 89,962 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner tyre side-wall deteriorating

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear service brake effeciency only just met requirement

Fail 22 Apr 2017 89,962 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner tyre side-wall deteriorating

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear service brake effeciency only just met requirement

Pass 18 Apr 2016 88,731 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 88,682 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all left hand indicators flash too fast (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Outer 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasis out rigger holed (by front jacking point). (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole in nearside outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole with in 30 cm of nearside rear, font spring shackle. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing holed above towing eyelet (with in 30 cm of antiroll bar mounting ). (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose track rod end ball joint worn. excessive play. (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel holed in 4 different places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel holed (under drivers door). (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both number plate lights not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlight reflectors deteriorating (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (also suspect caliper could be binding slightly slow to release) (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre perishing on inner sidewall, (no chords exposed at time of test).

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cv boot covered in cv grease but no evidence of a hole . (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (suspect caliper could be binding slow to release) (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 87,037 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 87,037 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 83,227 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 82,407 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 77,743 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 75,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 75,865 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 73,552 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S outer sill rusty but when tapped with corossion assessment tool did not crumble or go through

excessive travel on handbrake lever

Pass 12 Jun 2007 69,373 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 69,373 miles

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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F252 OWK is a 1988 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 F252 OWK, 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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F252 OWK is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 August 1988.

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