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F991 OPL

1989 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

1,979 mi
Last recorded1,979 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF991 OPL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2023 1,979 miles

Fuel system component leaking Above fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 114n/s 215o/s 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to rear of NSF inner wheelarch

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 1,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 1,743 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% 172 n/s/r 248 o/s/r (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 1,353 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 1,322 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR and OSR inner chassis brace (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSR outer chassis brace (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 200,807 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 200,387 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 200,366 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced nearside (4.1.4 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear cab floor pan corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside rear tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 199,703 miles

Propshaft rubber mounting excessively deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2018 199,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake imbalance. 50% (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear spring shackle mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven n/s/f 85kgf. o/s/f 170kgf (3.7.B.2)

Propshaft rubber mounting excessively deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2017 199,050 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

Nearside front and offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Propshaft centre rubber bearing excessively worn

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 198,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all under side of vehicle covered with undersealer

play in both inner rack joints

propshaft centre bearing deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2015 197,489 miles

play in nearside inner rack joint

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

thick under seal on all under vehicle chassis and mountings

Fail 9 Jan 2015 197,484 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

play in nearside inner rack joint

thick under seal on all under vehicle chassis and mountings

Pass 21 Jan 2014 196,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside handbrake performance low

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play to nearside track rod inner joint

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Jan 2014 196,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside handbrake performance low

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play to nearside track rod inner joint

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Jan 2013 195,907 miles

Anti corrosion material covering rear spring shackle mountings

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 194,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear footbrake performance slightly low

rear brake imbalance

slight play in nearside track rod inner joint/fixing

Pass 12 Jan 2011 193,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

propshaft centre rubber mounting worn out

rear brake imbalance

slight play in nearside track rod inner joint/fixing

Pass 18 Jan 2010 191,949 miles

Condensation in both headlamps

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Slight play to nearside of steering rack

Temporary repair to rear exhaust mounting

Pass 8 Jan 2009 189,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

blue smoke emitted

slight play in offside and nearside track rod inner joints

Pass 8 Jan 2008 186,156 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight binding to nearside front brake

slight blue smoke emitted during smoke test acceleration

Pass 5 Jan 2007 184,122 miles

Propshaft centre bearing worn out

Surface corrosion to OSF brake disc

Pass 10 Jan 2006 182,771 miles

exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration and at idle

rear chassis rails heavily undersealed

slight rear brake imbalance

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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F991 OPL is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 F991 OPL, 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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F991 OPL is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 February 1989.

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