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F56 UEF

1988 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,520 mi
Last recorded67,520 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF56 UEF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2015 67,520 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front panel,close to subframe has corrosion/holes,below headlamp mountings

nearside lower windscreen has scratches,not seriously affecting drivers view at time of test.

steering column mounting(bulkhead in engine bay) has slight movement and slight corrosion

both front jacking points and both rear jacking points heavily corroded/holed

Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,846 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/side n/side floor corroded

o/side rear sill corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2014 66,846 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/side n/side floor corroded

o/side rear sill corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 66,436 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/side n/side floor corroded

o/side rear sill corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2013 66,436 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside ande offside front corrosion floor

offside rear sill corrosion

Pass 4 May 2012 65,933 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S & N/S/F inner sill corroded

Fail 4 May 2012 65,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S & N/S/F inner sill corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,654 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 64,654 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,462 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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 corrosion on outer body of vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,822 miles

General corrosion of vehicle.

Head lamp paterns poor.

Slight noise from N/S/R wheel bearing.

Wipers will not self park.

Fail 3 Apr 2009 62,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Corrosion of O/S centre outer sill.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

General corrosion of vehicle.

Slight noise from N/S/R wheel bearing.

Wipers will not self park.

Fail 10 Apr 2008 60,156 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 60,156 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 57,722 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 57,722 miles

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

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

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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F56 UEF is a 1988 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel 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 F56 UEF, 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 F56 UEF registered?

F56 UEF is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 December 1988.

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