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F511 SAJ

1988 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,294 mi
Last recorded88,294 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF511 SAJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 88,294 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 88,293 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes have 78% imbalance

wiper blades split

Pass 26 Jan 2012 87,445 miles

engine mounting very weak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 85,647 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 85,621 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 85,598 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Outer 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 83,352 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight cracking on sidewalls of, n/s/f outer tyre o/s/r inner tyre n/s/r outer tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2007 82,254 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 82,238 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 81,827 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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F511 SAJ is a 1988 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F511 SAJ, 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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What year was F511 SAJ registered?

F511 SAJ is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F511 SAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F511 SAJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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