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F687 RLT

1989 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

108,191 mi
Last recorded108,191 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF687 RLT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 May 2019 108,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front chassis antiroll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting {rear valance} (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front antiroll bar bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front flexi hose ferule corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged

fuel cap seal cracked

o//s/f headlight reflector corroded

o/s outer sill and b post and step strength reduced by corrosion

outer parking brake cables corroded

rear quater valance both sides corroded

windscreen chipped both sides

Fail 29 Apr 2019 108,191 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front step/sill area corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 107,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front door step corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 107,118 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front door step corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 105,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer sill corroded

general body condition poor

Fail 4 Oct 2016 105,370 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure engine compartment (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure under frloor (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle mud flap (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer sill corroded

general body condition poor

Pass 5 Oct 2015 103,250 miles

Front both tyres cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

body has corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2015 103,246 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front both tyres cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

body has corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2014 100,687 miles

body has corrosion

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2014 100,684 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

body has corrosion

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2013 97,431 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 97,427 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 84,879 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011
Fail 12 Sep 2011 85,799 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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F687 RLT is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 F687 RLT, 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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F687 RLT is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 March 1989.

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