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F626 OTS

1988 Renault Trafic

Cream Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

112,164 mi
Last recorded112,164 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF626 OTS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2026 112,164 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Speedometer operation impaired needle bent (7.8 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body panel to body (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

heavily undersealed

sill trims fitted cant fully inspect sills

Pass 10 Apr 2025 111,298 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both on front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Apr 2025 111,293 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier both battery's (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high bulb upside down (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both on front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Mar 2024 109,065 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2024 109,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2023 107,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

underside body covered in underseal

Pass 11 Mar 2022 106,292 miles

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 106,287 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 105,809 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 105,809 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 105,673 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch/sill/body not connected. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Both (4.13 (a) (i))

Extensive corrosion through vehicle however not affecting braking/steering.

Mileage discrepancy noted by the MTS.

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 120,281 miles

Nearside near headlamp is close to limit

Fail 14 May 2019 101,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 90% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens missing Lens fell off during headlamp security check (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All wheel arches and sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 16 May 2018 101,800 miles

Front Brake discs slightly corroded

Front Wiper blades splitting

Nearside Front out-rigger corroded

Nearside Rear Chassis corroded but not considered to be excessive or weakened

Offside Front out-rigger corroded

Offside Rear Chassis corroded but not considered to be excessive or weakened

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyres age deteriorated

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 101,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake discs slightly corroded

Front Wiper blades splitting

Nearside Front out-rigger corroded

Nearside Rear Chassis corroded but not considered to be excessive or weakened

Offside Front out-rigger corroded

Offside Rear Chassis corroded but not considered to be excessive or weakened

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyres age deteriorated

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 101,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Side marker light not working

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

Offside Front Out rigger badly corroded

Offside Rear Chassis corroded and holed

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 101,669 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Side marker light not working

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

Offside Front Out rigger badly corroded

Offside Rear Chassis corroded and holed

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 101,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front out rigger holed and corroded

offside rear chassis holed and corroded

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

steering rack inner joints worn

Fail 18 Apr 2016 101,347 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front out rigger holed and corroded

offside rear chassis holed and corroded

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

steering rack inner joints worn

Pass 12 May 2015 101,344 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front jacking point corroded

temp repair to exhaust support

Pass 14 May 2014 101,179 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front jacking point corroded but not in pescribed area

Fail 13 May 2014 101,178 miles

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front jacking point corroded but not in pescribed area

Pass 21 May 2013 100,143 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 100,142 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 98,607 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2012 98,606 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2011 96,693 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 96,150 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 93,362 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 90,596 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 89,236 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 89,236 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 87,791 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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F626 OTS is a 1988 Renault Trafic in Cream with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 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 F626 OTS, 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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F626 OTS is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 October 1988.

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