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F540 GKM

1989 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

54,966 mi
Last recorded54,966 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF540 GKM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,966 miles

nearside front outer sill/doorstep coroding outside prescribed area

nearside front welding not fully seam welded outside of prescribed area

nearside inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

nearside rear outer sill corroding outside prescribed area

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise and roughness when turned

offside front and both rear tyres close to wear limit

offside front outer sill/door step corroded but outside prescribed area

offside front wheel arch corroding but outside prescribed areas

offside inner sill corroded but outside prescribed area

offside rear 1/4 body panel corroding

offside rear sill corroding outside prescribed area

unable to fully inspect welding standards due to seam and underseal

Fail 28 Aug 2009 54,946 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 outer sill/doorstep coroding outside prescribed area

nearside front welding not fully seam welded outside of prescribed area

nearside inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

nearside rear outer sill corroding outside prescribed area

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise and roughness when turned

offside front and both rear tyres close to wear limit

offside front outer sill/door step corroded but outside prescribed area

offside front wheel arch corroding but outside prescribed areas

offside inner sill corroded but outside prescribed area

offside rear 1/4 body panel corroding

offside rear sill corroding outside prescribed area

Fail 21 Jul 2009 84,801 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Battery insecure

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/ outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,257 miles

o/s/r outer sill corroded

outer sills corroded

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jan 2008

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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)

o/s/r outer sill corroded

outer sills corroded

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jan 2007 52,175 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres low tread

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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F540 GKM is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 F540 GKM, 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 F540 GKM registered?

F540 GKM is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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