CarVerify

Free Car Check

F428 LNU

1989 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,479 mi
Last recorded128,479 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF428 LNU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 128,479 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 128,479 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 124,469 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 120,470 miles

Exhaust rubber split and hed in place with a cable tie

O/S Handbrake cable outer damaged

O/S/F jacking point has corrossion present

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 75,719 miles

Battery insecure

Both front anti roll bar bushes are deteriorated

Corrosion to all jacking points

Corrosion to both sills inner and outer

Corrosion to chassis rails

Front number plate damaged

Fuel cap rubber starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/s dipped beam image only just acceptable

Slight play in steering column top bracket

Washers only just supplying enough water to screen

Weld repair to n/s/f jacking point

Weld repairs to o/s sill

Pass 2 Dec 2009 75,719 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded under master cyl

Slight play in O/S Streering Rack

Fail 2 Dec 2009 75,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded under master cyl

Slight play in O/S Streering Rack

Pass 12 Aug 2008 75,719 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 75,719 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 75,719 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front tyres 175-14 †rear tyres 185-14

general under side of vehicle rusty/holed in non perscribed areas

osf tyre on 2mm

perishing on flexiable brake hoses

slight bind on osf brake

slight blow on exhaust systerm/exhaust mountings perished

Pass 20 Jan 2006 75,719 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 75,719 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

185/14 tyres on rear,175/14 tyres on front

exhaust mountings perishing

osr light lens broken on edge

perishing on front flexible brake hoses

slight play in osr wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

slight play in steering shaft

under side of vehicle generally corroded

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
Full Renault Trafic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F428 LNU is a 1989 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F428 LNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F428 LNU?

You can check the full history of F428 LNU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F428 LNU registered?

F428 LNU is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 June 1989.

Is F428 LNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F428 LNU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F428 LNU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F428 LNU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.