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87,898 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
all brake pipes have applied protection not allow full insp
heavy corrosion over all chassis sections and crossmembers
heavy corrosion over front and rear suspension springs , axle ,arms and components
heavy corrosion over inner upper wheel arches and front bumper mounting areas holed and corroded
heavy corrosion over rear towbar and mounting areas
various underbody has applied protection not allow full inspection
various welded repairs to chassis and underbody have applied protection not allow full inspection
windscreen aperture is corroded and holed in certain sections
Brake performance unable to be tested burst pipe during test (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system during brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
heavy corrosion over all chassis sections and crossmembers
heavy corrosion over front and rear suspension springs , axle ,arms and components
heavy corrosion over inner upper wheel arches and front bumper mounting areas holed and corroded
heavy corrosion over rear towbar and mounting areas
various underbody has applied protection not allow full inspection
various welded repairs to chassis and underbody have applied protection not allow full inspection
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated lower (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
heavy corrosion at n/s and o/s front chassis legs inner arches
heavy corrosion over tow bar and mounts
heavy corrosion over various underbody sections and members
various underbody and members have heavily applied protection not allow full insp
underbody gas pipes heavily corroded
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated lower (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
heavy corrosion at n/s and o/s front chassis legs inner arches
heavy corrosion over tow bar and mounts
heavy corrosion over various underbody sections and members
various underbody and members have heavily applied protection not allow full insp
underbody gas pipes heavily corroded
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure silencer mtg sheared( system incorrectly hung) (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear noise from wheel---hub grease cap fallen off inside wheel trim
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes heavily coated (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Vehicle heavily undersealed
Hazard warning switch inoperative When ignition off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes heavily coated (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre is worn to 3mm
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
front crossmember/front panel is corroded
inner and outer sills are corroded, holed and soft outwith prescribed areas
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front arch/jacking point is corroded and holed just outwith prescribed area
Nearside Front tyre is worn to 3mm
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front arch/jacking point is corroded and holed just outwith prescribed area
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear inner wheel arch is corroded and holed just outwith prescribed area
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
front crossmember/front panel is corroded and holed
inner and outer sills are corroded, holed and soft outwith prescribed areas
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nsf/osf chasis and inner/outer sills (5.2.6)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsf/osf chassis (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsf/osf inner wings and wheel arches (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr/osr at front of rear leaf spring (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr/osr inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr/ost at rear of leaf spring (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
O/S headlamp bracket corroded
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
O/S headlamp bracket corroded
Oil leak
front pannel to chassis at offside corroded
offside front brake disk part corroded on inner face, and slight brake drag
power steering pipes slightly insecure near resevoir
slight play observed from offside of steering rack inner at joint
slight seep of grease from both nearside driveshaft cv gaiters
slight seep of grease from offside outer driveshaft cv gaiter
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
front pannel to chassis at offside corroded
offside front brake disk part corroded on inner face, and slight brake drag
power steering pipes slightly insecure near resevoir
slight play observed from offside of steering rack inner at joint
slight seep of grease from both nearside driveshaft cv gaiters
slight seep of grease from offside outer driveshaft cv gaiter
batterys insecure
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
batterys insecure
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside and offside rear inner wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area
nearside offside rear outer paneling corroded
nearside offside rear outer paneling insecure
nearside rear chassis box section corroded but not within prescribed area
off side chassis box section corroded but not within prescribed area
off side front inner wing corroded but not within prescibed area
off side front lower doorstep corrode but not within prescribed area
rear lower outer trim brackets corroded
rear wood floor panel sealant partial missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion around front and rear suspension components
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight play in steering rack, front discs rusty,nail in spare tyre, there is a lot of corrosion under vehicle but none within prescribed areas
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F531 RUW is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 F531 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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F531 RUW is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 March 1989.
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