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F698 UPR

1988 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests38 (20 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

110,679 mi
Last recorded110,679 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF698 UPR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

20 pass 18 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 110,679 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 110,672 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases repaired once leakingv again (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure all exhaust rubbers snapped , exhaust sitting on handbrake cable and cross member (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link rubbers perished, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front indicators not cliped to headlight. secure on rear mounts

Offside Front o/s/f jacking point corroded

Offside headlamp is low

Pass 5 Jun 2025 110,174 miles

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

belts squeeling

clutch very high

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Jun 2025 110,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

belts squeeling

clutch very high

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 May 2025 110,151 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake has no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength With in 30 CMs of leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Corrosion around jacking point

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 110,010 miles

Front both front indicators adrift from head lamps

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

Nearside Rear park brake eff low

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Fail 26 Mar 2024 110,006 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear mounts defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no patern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low very low on floor, patern not detectanle (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhust mount broken from exhaust and holed plpe (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front indicators adrift from head lamps

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

Nearside Rear park brake eff low

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 10 Nov 2022 109,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 109,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 109,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 109,107 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 10,857 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 10,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 106,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 106,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2018 106,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 106,387 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced nearside headlamp reflector (1.7.5a)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced offside headlamp reflector (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing nearside (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven n/s/r 281kgf. o/s/r 195kgf (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 104,104 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside slight play steering rack

Fail 17 Feb 2017 104,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside slight play steering rack

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mounts deteriated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

part of speedo not illuminating

spare wheel obstructing rear registration plate

Pass 15 Dec 2015 103,031 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 102,541 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 102,541 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 101,869 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 101,847 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 100,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust poor security

Fail 2 Oct 2012 100,271 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust poor security

Pass 14 Jul 2011 97,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat poor security attention required

Fail 1 Jul 2011 97,887 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat poor security attention required

Pass 22 Jul 2010 97,159 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2010 97,156 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 96,266 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 96,266 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 95,485 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 95,452 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 10 May 2007 95,342 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 95,306 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 93,335 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 93,335 miles

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

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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F698 UPR is a 1988 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 F698 UPR, 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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F698 UPR is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 October 1988.

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