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F597 LBL

1988 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,077 mi
Last recorded125,077 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF597 LBL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 125,077 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 125,033 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 125,033 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 124,989 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 124,881 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2019 124,879 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear. into lsv (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2017 124,875 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2017 124,871 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 124,584 miles

All sills etc corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2016 124,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

ALL SILLS ETC CORRODED

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

drivers seat insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2014 123,193 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

no reverse light

Fail 30 Jul 2014 123,190 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

no reverse light

Pass 4 Jun 2013 123,166 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside and offside outer sills corroded outside of prescribed areas

offside front chassis corroded outside prescribed area

offside rear outer sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 4 May 2012 123,144 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber perished

Fail 24 Apr 2012 123,141 miles

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber perished

Pass 26 Oct 2010 123,000 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Oct 2009 122,403 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 122,165 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 122,155 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 121,122 miles

initial corrosion on brake pipe to offside front ,sills and sill backs all rear chassis and panels

Pass 15 Jun 2006 119,273 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 119,273 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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F597 LBL is a 1988 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F597 LBL, 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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F597 LBL is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 September 1988.

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