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F851 TTF

1989 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

106,510 mi
Last recorded106,510 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF851 TTF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2024 106,510 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle running hot on verge of overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp not working both n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp not working both n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion bottom of side loading door

Pass 18 May 2023 105,139 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 105,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 104,349 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 104,347 miles

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

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

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 103,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear brakes noisy

numerous areas of corrosion and patch repairs off side inner sill

numerous bushes perished

Fail 15 Feb 2021 103,970 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position lower door catch (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position lower door catch (6.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tape on lens (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning brake light tape on lens (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear brakes noisy

numerous areas of corrosion and patched repairs including off side inner sill

numerous bushes perished

Pass 16 Jan 2020 102,643 miles

ENGINE BREATHER DISCONNECTED

MULTIPLE PATCHED REPAIRS AND HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner SILL HOLED AND WEAK AT REAR

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 102,643 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

ENGINE BREATHER DISCONNECTED

MULTIPLE PATCHED REPAIRS AND HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner SILL HOLED AND WEAK AT REAR

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 102,039 miles

ENGINE BREATHER DISCONNECTED FROM INLET MANIFOLD

ENGINE OIL MISTING

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORROSION

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

RADIATOR LEAKING

Fail 20 Dec 2018 102,038 miles

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

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

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

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

ENGINE BREATHER DISCONNECTED FROM INLET MANIFOLD

ENGINE OIL MISTING

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORROSION

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

RADIATOR LEAKING

Pass 19 Dec 2017 100,185 miles

Nearside Front JACKING POINT WEAK

Nearside Rear LIGHT LENSE TAPE REPAIR

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP MISSING

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside WIPER BLADE TORN END

RADIATOR WEAK/WEEPING

Fail 13 Sep 2017 100,185 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SHACKLE MOUNTING POINT CORRODED + REPAIRED WITH MESH /FILLER (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SHACKLE MOUNTING POINT (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP MISSING

LENSE TAPE REPAIR TO N/S/R

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside WIPER BLADE TORN ENDS

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

RADIATOR WEAK /WEEPING

Pass 16 Aug 2016 98,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 98,745 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 97,688 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 95,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 95,946 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 95,935 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

chassis and undercarriage is coroded in various places

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

n/s/f jacking point slight corosion

n/s/f tyre perished and cracked both inner and outer sidewalls

n/s/r hub assembly noisey when rotated

o/s/f jacking point slight corosion

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2013 94,712 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FANBELT SLIPPING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion on most of body

Fail 5 Sep 2013 94,712 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FANBELT SLIPPING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion on most of body

Pass 14 Jan 2013 94,545 miles

both rear bearings slight play

silght blow on front exhust

Fail 3 Jan 2013 94,541 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear bearings slight play

front discs slightly worn

Pass 16 May 2011 89,324 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 86,477 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 86,477 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 84,008 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 84,006 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 79,411 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F851 TTF is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 F851 TTF, 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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F851 TTF is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 July 1989.

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