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F398 CNG

1989 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,087 mi
Last recorded90,087 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF398 CNG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2017 90,087 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill/ b pillar (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 87,829 miles

Offside Rear wing wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 86,606 miles

Battery secured by bungee strap.

n/s/r tyre outer wall perished no ply or cord present.

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey when rotated no excessive play present.

Fail 3 Jun 2015 86,596 miles

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

Battery secured by bungee strap.

n/s/r tyre outer wall perished no ply or cord present.

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey when rotated no excessive play present.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 84,201 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 84,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 81,341 miles

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

n/s/r tyre side wall starting to perish

o\s otter sill corroded but not in perscribed area

Pass 15 May 2012 79,736 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 77,762 miles

osf sill to door step slightly corroded

Fail 27 May 2011 77,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf sill to door step slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 76,194 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 76,139 miles

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 74,141 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 72,830 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 72,830 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 71,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2007 71,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 68,230 miles

Offside front inner wing/chassis corroded, not excessively.

Prescribed areas by rear spring front hangers corroded, not excessively.

Fail 16 May 2006 68,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Both sides front brake binding, not excessively.

Offside front inner wing/chassis corroded, not excessively.

Prescribed areas by rear spring front hangers corroded, not excessively.

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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F398 CNG is a 1989 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 F398 CNG, 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 F398 CNG registered?

F398 CNG is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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