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F538 HNM

1988 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,775 mi
Last recorded29,775 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF538 HNM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 29,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (e))

general vehicle corrosion

oil engine area

Fail 3 Mar 2020 29,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring shackle mount & seat belt mount area's marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right & too high (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill area's (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring shackle mount & seat belt mount area's marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

general vehicle corrosion

oil engine area

Pass 20 Mar 2019 29,053 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 29,039 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section marked in yellow ( rear rear spring shackle mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section marked in yellow (rear rear spring shackle mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 28,425 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 28,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 27,783 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 27,783 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016 26,826 miles

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

not all seat fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Feb 2016 26,826 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

not all seat fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2015 25,779 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2014 24,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mounting rubbers are perished

vehicle is is capable of bein g fitted with more seats

Pass 27 Feb 2013 22,634 miles

all tyres heavily perished on sidewalls

vehicle is capable of carrying more passengers than seats fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,903 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 21,898 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 20,941 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 20,718 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,247 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,885 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,990 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 17,810 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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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F538 HNM is a 1988 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F538 HNM, 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 F538 HNM registered?

F538 HNM is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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The MOT history for F538 HNM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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