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F512 RUW

1989 Renault Trafic

Beige Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,688 mi
Last recorded64,688 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF512 RUW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 64,688 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Oct 2025 64,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 71% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Sep 2025 64,676 miles

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

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 63,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 61,833 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, chassis/chassis rails, floor pan, all suspension and all brake components

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Replacement recommended (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended...175/14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 61,833 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Engine bay (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, chassis/chassis rails, floor pan, all suspension and all brake components

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Replacement recommended (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended...175/14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 60,600 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 58,734 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Aug 2021 58,730 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2020 55,980 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 53,931 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 52,598 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,144 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 50,636 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 48,404 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 47,802 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 45,763 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

front brake,steering and suspension components corroded slightly

front n/s wiper split

Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,366 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,677 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,535 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,463 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,376 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 44,031 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 43,463 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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F512 RUW is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F512 RUW, 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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What year was F512 RUW registered?

F512 RUW is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 March 1989.

Is F512 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F512 RUW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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