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F486 RCF

1989 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

86,118 mi
Last recorded86,118 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF486 RCF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 86,118 miles

o/s/r body slight corrosion

slight oil leak

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 17 May 2014 85,004 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 84,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,617 miles

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

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

engine radiator support corroded

slight corroded hole in offside rear chassis

Fail 11 Mar 2013 82,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

engine radiator support corroded

slight corroded hole in offside rear chassis

Pass 9 Mar 2012 77,950 miles

battery not secure

front radiator crossmember corroded

offside and nearside inner sill panels holed

offside and nearside outer sill panels holed

Fail 27 Feb 2012 77,950 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

battery not secure

front radiator crossmember corroded

offside and nearside inner sill panels holed

offside and nearside outer sill panels holed

Pass 5 Mar 2011 73,514 miles

front chassis crossmember corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2011 73,514 miles

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

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

front chassis crossmember corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 70,365 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

radiator crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2010 70,365 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside dipped beam on upper limit

radiator crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2008 70,275 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 70,275 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 69,111 miles

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

front screen outside swept area partial delamination

nearside rear tyre severe sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2007 69,111 miles

front screen outside swept area partial delamination

nearside rear tyre severe sidewall cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2006 66,894 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 66,891 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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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F486 RCF is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 F486 RCF, 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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F486 RCF is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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