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F787 UCV

1988 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,613 mi
Last recorded92,613 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF787 UCV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 92,613 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)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on bodywork, but no sharp edges

corrosion on underside of vehicle

metal brake pipes secureed with cable ties

Pass 28 May 2014 91,667 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear metal brake pipes cable tied to rear axle

surface corrosion nearside rear metal brake pipe

Fail 27 May 2014 91,667 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear metal brake pipes cable tied to rear axle

surface corrosion nearside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 6 Jul 2013 87,758 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 87,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 85,080 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 85,080 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 82,238 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 82,238 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2008 80,558 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 80,421 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 80,403 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f outer sill holed.

o/s/r spring bump stop missing.

Pass 30 May 2006 79,817 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 79,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked.

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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F787 UCV is a 1988 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F787 UCV, 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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What year was F787 UCV registered?

F787 UCV is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 September 1988.

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