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F402 MDL

1988 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,413 mi
Last recorded136,413 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF402 MDL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 136,413 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 136,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 133,990 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 132,579 miles

play in rack knucle joints

Pass 13 Apr 2015 124,411 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 117,879 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 18 Mar 2014 117,863 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 18 Apr 2013 114,778 miles

multiple points of slight corrosion

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Apr 2012 114,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 7 Apr 2012 114,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 8 Apr 2011 114,075 miles

no seatbelts fitted to rear seats

Fail 4 Apr 2011 114,075 miles

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

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

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

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

all required welding marked with yellow chalk

no seatbelts fitted to rear seats

Pass 1 Apr 2010 113,269 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 113,269 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 112,555 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 112,538 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front inner wings corroded & holed

Both front jacking points corroded & holed

Handbrake travel high

Nearside inner sill corroded & holed

Offside outer sill Corroded & holed

Rear brake balance just within limits

Pass 12 Feb 2008 111,970 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 111,968 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f and o/s/r jacking points corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2007 110,909 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 108,772 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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F402 MDL is a 1988 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 F402 MDL, 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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F402 MDL is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 August 1988.

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