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F849 RPG

1989 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

157,881 mi
Last recorded157,881 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF849 RPG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 157,881 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs have slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both front wheel arch (wing) corroded not likely to cause injury

Pass 7 Mar 2025 155,459 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 155,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt buckle parts inaccessible (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 154,236 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 150,997 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 150,991 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 147,237 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 144,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 144,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 144,673 miles

Front and rear number plates poorly spaced

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body work corroded and bubbling up under paint work

both front headlamps output and lenses are still not as good as they could be

brake hoses perishing/ deteriorating

brake master cylinder and servo area heavily corroded

corrosion on most steering , suspension and braking components

drivers eat cushions damaged

oil leaks

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 10 Mar 2019 144,673 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure lower edge bracket and panel corroded through behind headlamp (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater missing cover / unit missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake master cylinder heavily corroded

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

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired by heavy corrosion (1.1.3 (e))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured in engine bay and underside (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mounting have corroded through leaving exhaust poorly aligned and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front door mirror deteriorating

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bodywork corroded and bubbling up under the paint in several places

both front and rear number plates seem over spaced in the middle

corrosion on brakes, steering and suspension components

driver seat base damaged

severe engine oil leaks

underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places

Pass 6 Mar 2018 74,015 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 144,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2017 143,982 miles

Advise corrosion in n/s/f sill

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 143,397 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 143,397 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 143,089 miles

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

o/s and n/s outer doorstep sills corroded

some exhaust rubbers missing

Fail 3 Jun 2015 143,089 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s and n/s outer doorstep sills corroded

some exhaust rubbers missing

Pass 12 Apr 2014 142,641 miles

o/s/n/s door step/sills corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 141,714 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 141,714 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside sill corroded, but not within prescribed area

Pass 6 Feb 2012 139,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 135,418 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 289,192 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 125,967 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 122,666 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 117,814 miles

rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 3 Mar 2006 116,785 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 116,785 miles

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

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

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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F849 RPG is a 1989 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 F849 RPG, 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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F849 RPG is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 March 1989.

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