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F973 WLJ

1989 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,914 mi
Last recorded87,914 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF973 WLJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 87,914 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 85,832 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2018 85,832 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 84,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside sliding door corrosion on hinge

Rear door corroded

coolant low

corrosion throughout underneath

oily underneath

temperature gauge inoperative

Fail 1 Jun 2017 84,626 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside sliding door corrosion on hinge

Rear door corroded

coolant low

corrosion throughout underneath

oily underneath

temperature gauge inoperative

Pass 15 Jun 2016 84,040 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS + OS (1.7.5a)

Under body corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2016 84,039 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion NSF + NSR wheel archs (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF inner/ outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF inner wheel arch / NSR + OSR inner outer sills / NSR + OSR inner wheel arhcs (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS + OS (1.7.5a)

Under body corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,502 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside head light glass damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2015 83,501 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside head light glass damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2014 82,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 82,972 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 82,139 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osr tyre sidewall perished

Pass 3 Jul 2012 81,130 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 85,253 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 85,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

both front brake discs are corroded

both headlight glass missing

Pass 4 Oct 2007 79,800 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Nov 2006 77,091 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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F973 WLJ is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 F973 WLJ, 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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F973 WLJ is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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