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F478 BKG

1989 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,033 mi
Last recorded110,033 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF478 BKG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 110,033 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 110,021 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 109,620 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER TURRETS CORRODED BUT NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

TYRES ARE PERISHED AND CRACKED BUT CANT SEE CHORDS SHOWING

UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED

WELDING REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COVERD IN FILLER

Fail 26 Jul 2022 109,615 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

ALL 4 TYRES PERISHED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Offside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH/FLOOR AREA CORRODED BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA

PARKING BRAKE CLOSE TO END OF TRAVEL

Pass 15 Mar 2016 109,207 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust mountings / bungee cords

slight corrosion o/s/f inner arch engine bay

Pass 1 May 2014 109,193 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 108,989 miles

Front number plate cracked at fixing point

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 108,966 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front number plate cracked at fixing point

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 108,072 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Unable to check n/s/f wheel bearing due to slight brake bind

Fail 5 Apr 2012 108,024 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Batteries insecure

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Unable to check n/s/f wheel bearing due to slight brake bind

Pass 3 May 2011 106,226 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 106,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 May 2011 106,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear service brake has a slight bind

Pass 8 Apr 2010 105,577 miles

Offside front outer CV gaiter in very poor condition starting to crack and perish.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 103,849 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 102,082 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 100,549 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 100,549 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Oil leak

corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 30 Mar 2006 98,095 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 98,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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F478 BKG is a 1989 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F478 BKG, 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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F478 BKG is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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