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F531 SLA

1989 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,485 mi
Last recorded93,485 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF531 SLA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 93,485 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

n/s wiper blade poor

Pass 7 Jan 2010 92,350 miles

Rear doors collision damaged.

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

Offside headlamp is stone-chipped, but is not affecting it's beam image.

Steering rack inner balljoints are worn resulting in slight free-play at the steering wheel.

Fail 30 Dec 2009 92,350 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside headlamp is stone-chipped, but is not affecting it's beam image.

Rear doors collision damaged.

Steering rack inner balljoints are worn resulting in slight free-play at the steering wheel.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 92,341 miles

Damage to O/S/F Headlamp lens

Damage to front reg plate but still readable

N/S/F/brake slightly binding

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 92,329 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Damage to O/S/F Headlamp lens

Damage to front reg plate but still readable

N/S/F/brake slightly binding

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 91,472 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 24 Jul 2007 89,000 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 89,000 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 81,458 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 81,458 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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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F531 SLA is a 1989 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SLA, 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 F531 SLA registered?

F531 SLA is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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