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F506 BWU

1988 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

59,778 mi
Last recorded59,778 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF506 BWU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 59,778 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 59,754 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2024 59,464 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 58,824 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 58,618 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective O ring weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 58,180 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 58,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch front underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring mount rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear inner wheel arch inner Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear wheel arch rear outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Jacking point excessively corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring mount rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe to lsv (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo corroded

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 57,979 miles

nearside front and both rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 11 Jun 2018 57,979 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside front and both rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 10 May 2018 57,932 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres in poor condition / slight cracks

Pass 3 May 2017 57,846 miles

2x exhaust rubber doughnut rings perished badly

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

Nearside Rear grinding noise from inside brake drum, when spinning wheel.

breather pipe split on engine, have temp taped.

Fail 27 Apr 2017 57,827 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

2x exhaust rubber doughnut rings perished badly

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

Nearside Rear grinding noise from inside brake drum, when spinning wheel.

breather pipe split on engine, have temp taped.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 57,469 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside washer jet not working, but o/s set to cover both sides

Offside Rear very slight noise from wheel bearing.

Offside number plate light slightly dull

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated n/s and o/s (2.2.D.2d)

air pipe on carb split/ leaking air

Fail 26 Apr 2016 57,469 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported two rubbers broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside washer jet not working, but o/s set to cover both sides

Offside Rear very slight noise from wheel bearing.

Offside number plate light slightly dull

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated n/s and o/s (2.2.D.2d)

air pipe on carb split/ leaking air

Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,037 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 57,017 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 56,467 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 56,467 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear bumper corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2008 54,809 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 53,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2006 52,031 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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F506 BWU is a 1988 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 F506 BWU, 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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F506 BWU is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 November 1988.

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