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F344 RDL

1989 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,775 mi
Last recorded85,775 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF344 RDL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,775 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 85,767 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 85,361 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 85,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both front tyres perished.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 85,001 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both front tyres perished.

Fail 25 Aug 2010 84,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 84,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 83,895 miles

corrosion o/sr but not in a perscribed area

Fail 28 Aug 2009 83,895 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

corrosion o/sr but not in a perscribed area

Pass 3 Apr 2009 83,737 miles

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2009 83,730 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 82,014 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

front suspension parts rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2007 73,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front anti roll bar links rusty

both front out riggers holed and rusty near the jacking points

exhaust rusty

front brake pad warning light wires broken

Pass 20 Feb 2006 66,859 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 66,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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F344 RDL is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F344 RDL, 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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What year was F344 RDL registered?

F344 RDL is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 May 1989.

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