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F842 LUF

1989 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,391 mi
Last recorded125,391 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF842 LUF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2018 125,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 125,280 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 125,069 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 124,947 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 124,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 96,277 miles

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

both front jacking points are corrored

rear parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

rear service brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 27 Aug 2013 96,277 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear 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)

both front jacking points are corrored

Pass 15 Mar 2012 96,277 miles

Corrosion to seals & chassis

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 96,277 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to seals & chassis

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 96,277 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 96,277 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 96,277 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 96,277 miles

Play in both inner rack ball joints

Fail 19 Jan 2009 96,277 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Play in both inner rack ball joints

Pass 9 Jan 2008 96,277 miles

oil leak

slight play to both bottom ball joints

slight play to both inner rack joints

Pass 9 Jan 2007 96,277 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle odsometer is not working

Fail 2 Jan 2007 96,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight damage to no plate

Pass 5 Oct 2005 96,277 miles

milage has not changed indicating speedo not working

Fail 20 Sep 2005 96,277 miles

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

MILAGE HAS NOT CHANGED INDICATING SPEEDO NOT WORKING

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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F842 LUF is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 F842 LUF, 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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F842 LUF is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 March 1989.

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