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F945 AWU

1988 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,878 mi
Last recorded139,878 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF945 AWU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 139,878 miles

both front archs corroded

under vehicle corroded and under sealed

Pass 17 Nov 2017 139,683 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 139,682 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brakes binding (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 139,647 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 139,644 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner rack arm (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner rack arm (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 139,529 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 138,269 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 138,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering rack on offside and nearside

Pass 15 Aug 2011 137,998 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre has slight cracks around the sidewall

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracks around the sidewall

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front tyre has slight cracks around the sidewall

Offside rear tyre has slight cracks around the sideall

Pass 29 May 2008 137,163 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 137,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 136,071 miles

nearside rear wheelbearing slightly noisy

Fail 21 May 2007 136,071 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 134,160 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 May 2006 134,104 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

both front brakes binding slightly

slight play in steering rack both ends

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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F945 AWU is a 1988 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F945 AWU, 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 F945 AWU registered?

F945 AWU is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 October 1988.

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