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F552 RUW

1989 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,397 mi
Last recorded67,397 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF552 RUW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 67,397 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 67,001 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 66,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 65,934 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 64,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 64,147 miles

nearside front flexible brake hose outer cover perished

nearside front tyre starting to crack due to age

nearside front vehicle jacking point corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2015 64,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front flexible brake hose outer cover perished

nearside front tyre starting to separate due to age

nearside front vehicle jacking point corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,737 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2012 63,635 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 50,000 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 5,763 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 5,763 miles

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 May 2009 56,597 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 55,672 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 55,670 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

oil leak at sump

Pass 30 Apr 2007 53,707 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 53,691 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 52,043 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 52,027 miles

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

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

Nearside 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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F552 RUW is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 F552 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 F552 RUW registered?

F552 RUW is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 March 1989.

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