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F489 RAE

1989 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

74,710 mi
Last recorded74,710 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF489 RAE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 74,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various points (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 74,708 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 73,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Some corrosion to suspension components and chassis

Various welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle

Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 20 Apr 2022 73,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Some corrosion to suspension components and chassis

Various welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 12 Apr 2021 72,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material allpipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake servo corroided

freas underseal to underbody and welding

rusting to all suspension

Fail 23 Sep 2020 72,296 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective x3 cable tied (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

all suspension components rusty

all under body corroded

corrosion under near side headlight

servo and master cylinder corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 72,257 miles

corrosion to inner and outer sills

rusting to all suspension

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 72,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rusting to front suspension

Pass 9 Jun 2017 71,986 miles

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

rusting to suspension

Fail 9 Jun 2017 71,986 miles

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

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

rusting to suspension

Pass 10 Jun 2016 71,595 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 71,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2015 71,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014 70,944 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to o/s/f chassis/ box section jacking point

corrosion to o/s/f outer sill

exhaust rubbers split

Pass 15 May 2013 69,612 miles

o/s cv boot damp

rear tyres badly cracking 185R14c

washers weak

Fail 13 May 2013 69,597 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

o/s cv boot damp

rear tyres badly cracking 185R14c

washers weak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,416 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 9 Jul 2012 67,416 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2011 65,680 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 64,098 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 62,017 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 59,470 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 57,410 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 57,406 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 57,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 57,015 miles

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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F489 RAE is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 F489 RAE, 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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F489 RAE is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 February 1989.

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