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F824 OLW

1989 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,300 mi
Last recorded82,300 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF824 OLW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 82,300 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 82,189 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar link rod bushes perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/both outer sills corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both front inner steering rack ends.

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear. (4.2.3 (c))

battery tray corroded.

Fail 11 Feb 2025 82,184 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front link rod bushes heavily perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/both outer sills corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front rack ends.

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear. (4.2.3 (c))

battery tray corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2024 82,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar bushes heavily perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s front inner wheel arch/both outer sills corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing corroded holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre lightly perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front rack ends.

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear lamp units/slight bad earth. (4.2.3 (c))

battery tray heavily corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2023 82,184 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar link rod bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding/pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s front inner wing/wheel arch/both front outer sills corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corroding. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake requires adjusting. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner rack ends.

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear slight bad earth. (4.2.3 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front brake slightly binding. (1.2.1 (f))

all four road wheels corroding.

Pass 5 Sep 2022 82,091 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 82,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section in several places (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 81,480 miles

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 81,465 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails,under-sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2020 81,348 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 81,348 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 80,554 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 80,049 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,362 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 74,710 miles

nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2015 73,766 miles

advise corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 7 Aug 2014 73,729 miles

advise o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,478 miles

advise corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 5 Aug 2013 73,475 miles

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

advise corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 6 Aug 2012 73,009 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 73,007 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,200 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,381 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 68,874 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 67,510 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 65,330 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 63,800 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 62,784 miles

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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F824 OLW is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F824 OLW, 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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F824 OLW is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 January 1989.

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