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F635 HYA

1989 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,004 mi
Last recorded79,004 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF635 HYA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 79,004 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 79,004 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 79% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BODY WORK RUSTY

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PLUS RUSTY (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside 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 10 Jun 2021 79,004 miles

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))

under side rusty plus body work

Fail 22 May 2021 79,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

under side rusty plus body work rusty

Pass 22 May 2020 77,732 miles

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

under side rusty

Fail 15 May 2020 77,669 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp foot brake (4.2.3 (c))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill /steep (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

under side rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2019 75,964 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 73,782 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2018 73,778 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2017 70,937 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 70,929 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both jacking points (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 69,954 miles

General corrosion under motor home

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to leak grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Both number plate bulbs dim!

Speedometer lights dim!

Unable to confirm welding quaility at rear prescribed areas as paint etc has been applied

Fail 7 Jun 2016 69,952 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near jacking point.Marked. Inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

General corrosion under motor home

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to leak grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Both number plate bulbs dim!

Speedometer lights dim!

Pass 4 Jun 2015 67,736 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brakes grabbing slightly

Nearside front jacking point corroded through but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front jacking point corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washers need adjusting

Fail 3 Jun 2015 67,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brakes grabbing slightly

Nearside front jacking point corroded through but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front jacking point corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washers need adjusting

Pass 10 Jun 2014 64,085 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2014 64,074 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 60,719 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 60,714 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2012 59,318 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2011 55,906 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 52,486 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 48,585 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 48,585 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 46,503 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 46,436 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 43,811 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 43,766 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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F635 HYA is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F635 HYA, 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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F635 HYA is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 June 1989.

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