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F581 SBV

1988 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

112,000 mi
Last recorded112,000 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF581 SBV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 112,000 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced -throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced -(repairs coated in underseal/schutz) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 111,521 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 111,430 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch near strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front floor excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a prerscribed area

Pass 19 Nov 2022 110,825 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 110,825 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 110,339 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

ns inner arch holed not in prescribed area

ns sill holed not in prescribed area

os sill holed not in prescribed area

Fail 6 Dec 2021 110,339 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

ns inner arch holed not in prescribed area

ns sill holed not in prescribed area

os sill holed not in prescribed area

Pass 18 Dec 2020 109,737 miles

play in nsf inner rack arm

Fail 8 Dec 2020 109,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside inner sill holed- not in prescribed area

nsf inner arch corroded and holed- not in prescribed area

play in nsf inner rack arm

Pass 10 Jul 2019 109,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 109,367 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 108,682 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 108,681 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 108,551 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 108,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 107,136 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 105,531 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 105,529 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 103,397 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 103,397 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 101,990 miles

corrosion through out vehicle

Fail 25 Jul 2013 101,990 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion through out vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2012 99,967 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 99,967 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 97,901 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

WATER LEAK

Fail 19 Jul 2011 97,901 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

WATER LEAK

Pass 13 Jul 2010 95,965 miles

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

water leak from heater box

wear in near side rack end

Fail 13 Jul 2010 95,965 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

water leak from heater box

wear in near side rack end

Pass 15 Jul 2009 93,969 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 93,969 miles

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 92,299 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 90,271 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 90,271 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion throught vehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2006 67,633 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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F581 SBV is a 1988 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 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 F581 SBV, 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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F581 SBV is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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