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F879 TOW

1989 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,200 mi
Last recorded80,200 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF879 TOW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 80,200 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 76,273 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 75,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 18 May 2010 75,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 74,173 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 73,509 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 May 2008 73,509 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 73,243 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 73,134 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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F879 TOW is a 1989 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F879 TOW, 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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What year was F879 TOW registered?

F879 TOW is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 May 1989.

Is F879 TOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F879 TOW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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