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F272 BYC

1989 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

83,039 mi
Last recorded83,039 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF272 BYC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 83,039 miles

poor beam image to o/s h/lamp on dip. n/s screenwash blocked. scaping noise from o/s rear wheel when rotated

Fail 24 May 2011 83,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

poor beam image to o/s h/lamp on dip. n/s screenwash blocked. scaping noise from o/s rear wheel when rotated

Fail 28 Apr 2011 82,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

both front jacking points corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside outer sill corroded

play in nearside rack end

Pass 21 Apr 2010 80,047 miles

both front brake discs very badly corroded

both front brakes binding slightly

slight blow from front exhaust box

Fail 13 Apr 2010 80,000 miles

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

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

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

Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

both front brake discs very badly corroded

both front brakes binding slightly

slight blow from front exhaust box

Pass 9 Apr 2009 78,572 miles

incorrect rack gaiter fitted, & cracked. a lot of surface rust to underside of vehicle. 1 n/sd front metal brake pipe badly corroded.

Fail 9 Apr 2009 78,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

incorrect rack gaiter fitted, & cracked. a lot of surface rust to underside of vehicle. 1 n/sd front metal brake pipe badly corroded.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 75,729 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2007 75,524 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 73,470 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 73,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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F272 BYC is a 1989 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1989 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 82,254 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 F272 BYC, 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 37 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F272 BYC is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 January 1989.

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