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F342 RCP

1988 Renault Trafic

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

84,878 mi
Last recorded84,878 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF342 RCP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2024 84,878 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

all suspension components fitted under car corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 84,872 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 84,872 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 84,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 1 Dec 2022 84,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 84,549 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 84,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 84,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sills have corrosion

vehicle has been welded extensively

Pass 8 May 2017 83,821 miles

vehicle has been welded extensively

Fail 4 May 2017 83,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

vehicle has been welded extensively

Fail 18 Jul 2016 83,785 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

ns rear wheel binding

Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,461 miles

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

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

exhuast rubber support mounts deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2015 78,461 miles

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

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

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

exhuast rubber support mounts deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2014 76,065 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to o/s front and rear inner sills

Fail 11 Jul 2014 76,059 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to o/s front and rear inner sills

Pass 3 Jun 2013 75,760 miles

corrossion started on both side inner sills outside prescribe area

Pass 5 Jun 2012 74,843 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 74,843 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 74,533 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 70,447 miles

All tyre walls cracking

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2009 70,447 miles

All tyre walls cracking

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 70,311 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Brake discs surface corroded

Front pipe blowing

Inner wings corroded

N/S/F tyre perishing on side wall and low pressure

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes surface corroded

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Slight play in steering

Fail 29 Mar 2008 70,311 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Both outer sills corroded

Brake discs surface corroded

Front pipe blowing

Inner wings corroded

N/S/F tyre perishing on side wall and low pressure

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes surface corroded

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Slight play in steering

Pass 9 Mar 2007 69,612 miles

Both front inner wings corroded but not load bearing.

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

Coolant leak noted.

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

Front brake discs surface corroded.

Front brakes slightly out of shape.

Oil leak

Slight play in N/S/F steering.

Underbody surface corroded, heavy in places.

Fail 12 Feb 2007 69,601 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes surface corroded due to vehicle being stood.

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

Front and rear suspension bushes perishing.

Front brake discs buckled slightly.

O/S/F inner wing corroded

Two nuts missing from cam cover.

Pass 25 Feb 2006 67,882 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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F342 RCP is a 1988 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F342 RCP, 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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F342 RCP is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 August 1988.

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