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E190 MFL

1988 Renault Motor Caravan

Yellow Diesel 3990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

66,587 mi
Last recorded66,587 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Renault Motor Caravan60,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE190 MFL
MakeRenault
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 66,587 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front both sides panel and inner wing corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2024 66,587 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front both sides panel and inner wing corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 65,035 miles

Offside Front front panel and inner wing corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 64,847 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front front panel and inner wing corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 63,377 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pump seapping damp in general area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front windscreen apperature corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin lift (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to rear chassis joining hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mount by steering box (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing viewed from under bonnet.same area corroded on nearside inner wing. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective low on pressure ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four on rear of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2022 63,377 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe leading to silencer insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pump seapping damp in general area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front windscreen apperature corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin lift (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to rear chassis joining hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mount by steering box (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing viewed from under bonnet.same area corroded on nearside inner wing. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective low on pressure ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four on rear of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible rear lock nut (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 62,435 miles

Engine misfiring. Please monitor or repair

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 62,419 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine misfiring. Please monitor or repair

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 61,790 miles

N/S/R slight brake bind

Pass 22 Mar 2019 60,635 miles

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

SLIGHT BIND N/S/R BRAKE

Pass 18 Jan 2018 59,322 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Inner tyre perished on inner sidewall

Offside Rear mudguard damaged

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both front (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 59,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner tyre perished on inner sidewall

Offside Rear mudguard broken

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both front (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 57,430 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 57,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,234 miles

slight axle oil leak at o/s rear hub

small hole in n/s front wing

Pass 20 Aug 2013 41,045 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 41,030 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 34,801 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 34,798 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 23,707 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,899 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 15,855 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 12,751 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Motor Caravan?

Based on 2,306 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,161
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53
fog lamp not working 35
Registration plate lamp not working 33
position lamp(s) not working 32
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E190 MFL is a 1988 Renault Motor Caravan in Yellow with a 3,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1988 Renault Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 60,575 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Motor Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E190 MFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Renault Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E190 MFL is a 1988 Renault Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 January 1988.

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