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F486 LPJ

1988 Renault Trafic

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2006
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF486 LPJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2006 99,999 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 99,999 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 98,338 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 98,338 miles

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

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

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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F486 LPJ is a 1988 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F486 LPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F486 LPJ registered?

F486 LPJ is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F486 LPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F486 LPJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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