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F521 PPO

1988 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,697 mi
Last recorded103,697 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF521 PPO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 103,697 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 103,656 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 96,684 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 96,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 91,229 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 87,610 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 87,610 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 84,448 miles

n/s inner cv boot split

r n/plate delaminated

oil leak

Fail 21 May 2010 84,422 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside inner cv boot split

rear number plate delaminating

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 80,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine mounts failed

inner cv boot leaking

rewar crossmember corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Mar 2009 80,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine mounts failed

inner cv boot leaking

rewar crossmember corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2008 76,109 miles

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

near side front brake flexi hose perished

near side outer sill rust holed

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Fail 27 Feb 2008 76,109 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

near side front brake flexi hose perished

near side outer sill rust holed

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 9 Aug 2006 76,101 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 76,101 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Handbrake effort low, just passes minimum effort requirements.

Heavy surface corrosion to body underside.

Fail 4 May 2006 76,066 miles

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

oil leak

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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F521 PPO is a 1988 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 F521 PPO, 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 F521 PPO registered?

F521 PPO is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 November 1988.

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