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F354 NPJ

1988 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

112,750 mi
Last recorded112,750 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF354 NPJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2017 112,750 miles

Electrical wiring insecure round gearbox (1.9.2a)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Electrical wiring insecure raping round steering rack and exhaust (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

all exhaust rubbers perished

all tyres perished

battery held in by cable ties

drop link gaiters split

exhaust pipe rusty

underbody rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2016 111,315 miles

both front anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn/slight play

both washers poor

brake pedal rubber becoming worn

mid and rear exhaust corroded and has slight blow

n.s rear bump stop missing

o.s outer door handle button stiff in operation

o.s outer sill excessively corroded but not load bearing

Fail 1 Mar 2016 111,314 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

both front anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn/slight play

both washers poor

brake pedal rubber becoming worn

mid and rear exhaust corroded and has slight blow

n.s rear bump stop missing

o.s outer door handle button stiff in operation

o.s outer sill excessively corroded but not load bearing

Fail 4 Jan 2016 111,362 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front 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 component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmemeber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2014 110,205 miles

n/s/r inner arch welding insecure not area

Fail 20 Dec 2014 110,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

nsr inner arch welding incecure not in area

Pass 11 Dec 2013 109,700 miles

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

both inner track rod ends slight play

both rear tyres starting to perish

off side front tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 Dec 2012 109,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 109,021 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 107,988 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 107,988 miles

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

n/s/r hubslight play, o/s/r wheel binding, slight blow exhaust system.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 105,863 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 105,863 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear number plate marked, rear exhaust rubbers perishing, slight imbalance rear brakes.

Pass 20 May 2006 103,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2005 100,764 miles

slight engine oil leak †slight play nearside front bottom ball joint †

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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F354 NPJ is a 1988 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 F354 NPJ, 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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F354 NPJ is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 October 1988.

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