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G161 VRD

1989 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

80,137 mi
Last recorded80,137 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG161 VRD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 80,137 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 78,393 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 78,368 miles

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

Age related under body corrosion

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 4 May 2016 78,000 miles

rear chassis rails slight corroded n/s and o/s rear end

Pass 2 Jun 2015 77,020 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 15 May 2015 77,014 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 15 May 2015 77,014 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 30 May 2014 74,230 miles

front coil springs corroded

genaral corrosion under sides

jacking point sill area coorded not stress point

Fail 16 May 2014 74,230 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

all exhaust mounts poor condition

front coil springs corroded

genaral corrosion under sides

jacking point sill area coorded not stress point

Pass 1 May 2013 72,020 miles

all exhaust rubbers poor conditiion

both front coil springs rusty condition

genaral corrosion forming

Fail 29 Apr 2013 72,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

all exhaust rubbers poor conditiion

both front coil springs rusty condition

genaral corrosion forming

Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,445 miles

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

underside rusting

Fail 12 Apr 2012 71,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

underside rusting

Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,318 miles

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

Oil leak

underside rusty and repaired

Fail 7 Apr 2011 70,312 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

underside rusty and repaired

Pass 11 Mar 2010 68,939 miles

undersie rusty and repaired

Pass 16 Mar 2009 68,000 miles

Battery insecure

Both head lamps deteriorated producing weak beam image

Near side rear tyre has badly perished side wall

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Some binding to both off side and near side front brakes

Some binding to near side rear brake

Some corrosion near side front jacking point

Some corrosion off side inner sill

Fail 4 Mar 2009 67,979 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Both head lamps deteriorated producing weak beam image

Near side rear tyre has badly perished side wall

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Some binding to both off side and near side front brakes

Some binding to near side rear brake

Some corrosion near side front jacking point

Some corrosion off side inner sill

Pass 14 Feb 2008 66,724 miles

front crossmember supporting radiator corroded through

off/side front jacking point member corroded through

Fail 9 Feb 2008 66,719 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front crossmember supporting radiator corroded through

Pass 6 Feb 2007 65,578 miles

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

o/side front jacking point corroded

play in near side steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2006 63,385 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 63,385 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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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G161 VRD is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 G161 VRD, 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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G161 VRD is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 August 1989.

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