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F838 RRD

1989 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,791 mi
Last recorded54,791 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF838 RRD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 54,791 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

battery secured by rope

battery tray corroded

fuel tank strap 1 missing (been secured with ratchet strap and wire

Pass 11 Apr 2023 54,248 miles

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

battery held in with rope

both headlamps poor patter

exhaust blowing in several places

Pass 15 Mar 2022 53,664 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 52,920 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 52,920 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 52,873 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides forward wheel arch closing panels corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to caliper excess corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and image displayed very low (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step underside and rear outer sill areas corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe along axle excess corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides drop link bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate faded/delaminated/damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bonnet support cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front doors corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides headlight support brackets corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced windscreen body panel drain channel corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced windscreen surround panel corrode outer/underside areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front propshaft centre bearing bush perished/worn

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in rack end joint ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing next to battery tray area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear doorstep/fuel tank mount area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides spring hanger bracket corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak diff seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides leaf springs heavily corroded

Rear reverse light not working

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis front to rear general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 52,632 miles

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

Rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 14 Jan 2019 52,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2017 52,317 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 52,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 51,950 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 51,934 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 51,047 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,632 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 50,632 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,412 miles

slight blow exhaust

surface corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,268 miles

exhaust slight blow, battery tray corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2012 49,268 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust slight blow, battery tray corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 49,199 miles

surface corroion engine bay, centre exhaust slight blow, battery tray corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2011 49,199 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

surface corroion engine bay, centre exhaust slight blow, battery tray corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,064 miles

Lower steering colum support bracket has slight movement

Fail 26 Aug 2009 49,061 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower steering colum support bracket has slight movement

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,129 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 48,129 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 47,647 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 46,554 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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F838 RRD is a 1989 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F838 RRD, 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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F838 RRD is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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