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F956 SHN

1988 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

125,943 mi
Last recorded125,943 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF956 SHN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 125,943 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

wipes auto park missing

Fail 13 Mar 2023 125,943 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

wipes auto park missing

Pass 22 Mar 2022 125,943 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both inner wings corroded

Nearside Front inner arch/jacking point holed

Nearside side door corroded/holed

Offside middle sill holed

battery tray highly corroded

vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2022 125,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective both sides, poor patterns and limited light output (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp operating as position lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closer/end holed in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corner holed below bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger holed by shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both inner wings corroded

Nearside Front inner arch/jacking point holed

Nearside side door corroded/holed

Offside middle sill holed

battery tray highly corroded

vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 124,365 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside middle outer sill holed

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

both front inner wheel arches corroded

vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2021 124,360 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively damaged piped above master cylinder rubbed thin by cable (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed, b pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corner of body holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed, b pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle os lag (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside middle outer sill holed

Speedometer operation impaired needle stuck on 20mph (7.8 (b) (i))

both front inner wheel arches corroded

vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 121,612 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door highly corroded

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive middle outer sill corroded/ holed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery tray highly corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2020 121,605 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Body panel likely to become detached inner front slam panel and headlight support highly corroded and detaching from chassis (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door highly corroded

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive middle outer sill corroded/ holed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery tray highly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 119,200 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front door highly corroded

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front inner wing holed

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

battery tray highly corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2019 119,193 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt broken (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn steering wheel movement fore and aft (2.2.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front door highly corroded

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front inner wing holed

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

battery tray highly corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 117,717 miles

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

Nearside screenwash poor

battery tray heavily corroded

front cross member under radiator replaced with box section

hole in osf inner arch

Fail 28 Mar 2018 117,705 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides in corners of body and rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis legs both sides above axle, marked yellow (6.6.6)

Side repeater incorrect colour due to broken lense (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside screenwash poor

battery tray heavily corroded

front cross member under radiator replaced with box section

hole in osf inner arch

Pass 17 Mar 2017 114,879 miles

both front inner wings corroded

front cross member very corroded, replaced with box section

Fail 14 Mar 2017 114,872 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

both front inner wings corroded

front cross member very corroded, replaced with box section

Pass 10 Mar 2016 112,811 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 112,806 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 110,843 miles

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 11 Mar 2015 110,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 24 Mar 2014 109,570 miles

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 26 Apr 2013 108,305 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 108,301 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 106,160 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 106,156 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 103,587 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 103,658 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 102,486 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight play N/s/f rack knuckle.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 102,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight play N/s/f rack knuckle.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 99,995 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight play n/s/f steering rack knuckle.

Fail 26 Jun 2009 99,994 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight play n/s/f steering rack knuckle.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 98,414 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

play in both steering rack knuckles

Fail 3 Jul 2008 98,414 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

play in both steering rack knuckles

Pass 4 Jul 2007 92,938 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 92,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 May 2007 92,749 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 87,397 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 81,349 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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F956 SHN is a 1988 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 F956 SHN, 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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F956 SHN is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 August 1988.

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