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F616 FTV

1988 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,060 mi
Last recorded145,060 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF616 FTV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 145,060 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 145,060 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2021 145,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 145,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 145,045 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 144,517 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 143,372 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 143,372 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front outer sill holed and corroded

offside rack arm has slight play at inner knuckle

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 143,072 miles

both sides inner & outer sill (front & rear) covered with sealant unable to assess, o/s/r wing covered with filler unable to assess, both sides front coil springs corroded but not seriously weakened,

both sides underbody (step) covered heavily with underseal unable to assess, both sides front brake hoses slightly deteriorated, both sides front cv gaiters slightly deteriorated, both sides front anti-roll bar linkage bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/f steering arm gaiter slightly deteriorated, exhaust has a minor leak of gases

n/s/r wheel arch has surface rust, o/s/f wing has surface rust, vehicle underbody has surface rust covering some steering & suspension components, o/s/f bottom suspension arm ball joint slightly damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 3 Feb 2014 141,420 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wing to front panel supports

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside and offside front jacking points corroded

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 137,878 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 132,252 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 19 Jan 2012 132,252 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 1 Feb 2011 127,825 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 126,885 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 126,708 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 123,840 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 123,818 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 123,790 miles

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

exhaust rubber mountings cracking/perishing - replacment recommended

front a.r.b link & rear shock absorber top bushes cracking/perishing

front brake discs rusting - unable to visually check brake pads

headlamp reflectors deteriorating

slight exhaust blows from exhaust joints & manifold area

Fail 23 Apr 2008 123,790 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

headlamp reflectors deteriorating

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

exhaust rubber mountings cracking/perishing - replacment recommended

front a.r.b link & rear shock absorber top bushes cracking/perishing

front brake discs rusting - unable to visually check brake pads

slight exhaust blows from exhaust joints & manifold area

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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F616 FTV is a 1988 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F616 FTV, 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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F616 FTV is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 August 1988.

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