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G165 RAU

1990 Renault Trafic

Purple Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,361 mi
Last recorded75,361 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG165 RAU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2023 75,361 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 75,217 miles

Rear reverse lights not working ,not a fail because the age of vehicle

Fail 22 Jul 2021 75,215 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear reverse lights not working ,not a fail because the age of vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2019 73,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 72,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 68,597 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished,advise renewing asap

Offside Front Outer cv boot starting to leak grease,advise renewing soon

Offside steering rack boot worn,advise renewing soon

exhaust sealer around manifold area

slight exhaust blow

washers weak

Pass 7 May 2016 64,437 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 62,768 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,728 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 62,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 62,281 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 62,281 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust manifold sounds like it has a slight leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 59,688 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 59,687 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2009 58,504 miles

under side of van showing signs of rust

Pass 13 Mar 2008 58,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 58,257 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 57,742 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 57,721 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.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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G165 RAU is a 1990 Renault Trafic in Purple with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1990 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 77,064 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 G165 RAU, 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 36 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G165 RAU is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 February 1990.

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