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F521 AWM

1989 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,837 mi
Last recorded72,837 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF521 AWM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 72,837 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 72,836 miles

obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 71,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at load valve (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member excessively corroded (6.1.A.1)

Inner Body has slight corrosion Inner &outer sill ( at centre) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (front & rear mounts) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Inner & outer ( at centre) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (front & rear mounts) (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion complete (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 71,485 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at rear spring (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at rear spring (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 71,485 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings innersill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at rear spring hanger front & back mounts (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front & rear spring hanger mounts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 67,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 67,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 59,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,714 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside and offside front sills holed, outwith prescribed areas

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 677,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside and offside front sills holed, outwith prescribed areas

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 677,134 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front and offside front sills holed/corroded, outwith prescribed areas

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to assess offside front wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 29 Feb 2012 67,020 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 669,293 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011
Fail 8 Jun 2010 667,106 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 667,106 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 66,509 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 660,974 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 660,947 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 4 May 2007 653,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 653,728 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 652,700 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 652,691 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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F521 AWM is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 F521 AWM, 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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F521 AWM is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 June 1989.

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