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F359 WCV

1989 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

86,970 mi
Last recorded86,970 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF359 WCV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 86,970 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassis and suspension components rusty

exhaust system

front brake pads worn

nearside rear tyre worn

offside and nearside outer door sills corroded

offside door step corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2009 86,969 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassis ,suspension and steering components very rusty

nearside headlamp glass cracked

nearside outer door sill holed

offside door step rusting

offside outer door sill holed

Pass 28 Jul 2008 85,870 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to n/s & o/s sills

slight damage to n/s/r lamp

Fail 28 Jul 2008 85,870 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to n/s & o/s sills

slight damage to n/s/r lamp

Pass 28 Jun 2007 85,260 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 85,259 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 85,053 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nail in tyre n.s.rear

Fail 13 Jun 2007 85,052 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 84,611 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 84,611 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F359 WCV is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F359 WCV, 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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F359 WCV is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 March 1989.

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