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F954 OLW

1989 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

81,861 mi
Last recorded81,861 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF954 OLW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 81,861 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 81,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner cill rusty

Offside Inner cill rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2025 81,312 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner cill rusty

Offside Inner cill rusty

Pass 23 May 2024 80,991 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 80,528 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 80,509 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 80,022 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 79,494 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 79,205 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 79,192 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 78,726 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 77,563 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

slight bind in both front brakes

Pass 27 Jun 2016 77,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front wheel has a slight bind

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2016 77,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front wheel has a slight bind

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion in rear valence

Fail 1 Jul 2015 76,366 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion in rear valence

Pass 16 Jul 2014 75,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 75,475 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 74,894 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wheels binding unable to carry out full wheel bearing check

Fail 7 Aug 2013 74,894 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wheels binding unable to carry out full wheel bearing check

Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,892 miles

both front wheels binding unable to carry out full wheel bearing check

Fail 25 Jun 2012 74,892 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front wheels binding unable to carry out full wheel bearing check

Pass 22 Jun 2011 74,851 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 74,851 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 74,541 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 74,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s inner tie rod slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all exhaust support rubbers badly perrished

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2008 72,094 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007
Fail 24 May 2007

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2006 68,927 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 67,088 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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F954 OLW is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 F954 OLW, 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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F954 OLW is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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