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F899 VLJ

1989 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,457 mi
Last recorded49,457 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF899 VLJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 49,457 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 49,380 miles

slight brake imbalance rear

Fail 16 Sep 2021 49,380 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

slight brake imbalance rear

Pass 3 Aug 2020 49,318 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 48,877 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 48,877 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 46,630 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 46,630 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 44,820 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 42,649 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 42,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 39,812 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2011 39,795 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,695 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 39,616 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 39,326 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 38,662 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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F899 VLJ is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F899 VLJ, 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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F899 VLJ is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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