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F779 PRV

1988 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,549 mi
Last recorded97,549 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF779 PRV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 97,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

os sill slight corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2012 97,549 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

os sill slight corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2011 96,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2011 96,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2010 95,703 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2010 95,703 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2009 95,679 miles

50 spots of corrosion see block plan + all suspension mountings + arms .roll bar & mountins not goode

Fail 30 Jul 2009 95,664 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 95,465 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 95,465 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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F779 PRV is a 1988 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F779 PRV, 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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F779 PRV is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 November 1988.

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