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F459 JMA

1989 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1723cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,249 mi
Last recorded64,249 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF459 JMA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,723cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,249 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

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

Offside front jacking point corroded

Offside rear handbrake cable chafted

Fail 13 Jun 2012 64,249 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

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

Offside front jacking point corroded

Offside rear handbrake cable chafted

Fail 1 Apr 2011 63,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 63,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,557 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 61,557 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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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F459 JMA is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,723cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F459 JMA, 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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F459 JMA is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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