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F579 SLA

1989 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,054 mi
Last recorded67,054 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF579 SLA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 67,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake servo corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2025 67,018 miles

brake servo slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 66,886 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 66,655 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 66,366 miles

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

oil leak

underside of vehicle shows signs of surface rust

Fail 6 Dec 2021 66,366 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

underside of vehicle shows signs of surface rust

Pass 21 Oct 2020 66,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s front head light showing signs of rust (4.1.4 (b))

n/s inner steering rack boot worn

oil leak

showing signs of surface rust on under side of vehicle body

Pass 5 Sep 2019 65,485 miles

Front sub frame & suspension components shows signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam & suspension components shows signs of corrosion

slight oil leak

underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 29 Aug 2019 65,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front sub frame & suspension components shows signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam & suspension components shows signs of corrosion

slight oil leak

underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 21 Aug 2018 64,257 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 64,256 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2017 61,574 miles

under body sills chassis various stages corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2016 60,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Underbody surface rust

Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,419 miles

both front jacking points corroded (no zone).

n/s washer jet blocked.

Fail 23 Feb 2013 58,419 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front jacking points corroded (no zone).

n/s washer jet blocked.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,659 miles

o/s rear upper position lamp inop.

windscreen bubbling internaly (border pass).

Fail 24 Aug 2011 56,650 miles

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

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

o/s rear upper position lamp inop.

windscreen bubbling internaly (border pass).

Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,083 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 55,083 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,241 miles

slight bind on o/s front brake.

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,913 miles

chip in n/s headlamp.

grab on both front brakes.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 49,122 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 49,122 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure. †chip in n/s headlamp.

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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F579 SLA is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F579 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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F579 SLA is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 May 1989.

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