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G197 LYA

1989 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

108,732 mi
Last recorded108,732 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG197 LYA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 108,732 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 108,045 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2024 107,188 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2024 107,178 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis below battery (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2023 107,106 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 23 May 2023 107,097 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 May 2022 106,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

n/s/f jacking point corroded/ holed, not in prescribed area

rear cross member corroded/ holed, not structural

Pass 9 Jun 2021 105,945 miles

exhaust corroded and slightly blows

n/s/f jacking point corroded and holed, not in prescribed area

n/s/r cross member/ rear panel corroded and holed, not structural

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

slight play o/s steering rack end

some play o/s track rod end

Fail 9 Jun 2021 105,945 miles

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

exhaust corroded and slightly blows

n/s/f jacking point corroded and holed, not in prescribed area

n/s/r cross member/ rear panel corroded and holed, not structural

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

slight play o/s steering rack end

some play o/s track rod end

Pass 16 Jun 2020 105,683 miles

brake ferrules slightly corroded

n/s/f inner sill corroded and holed, not in prescribed area

tyres perished

Fail 16 Jun 2020 105,683 miles

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

brake ferrules slightly corroded

n/s/f inner sill corroded and holed, not in prescribed area

tyres perished

Fail 12 Aug 2016 105,683 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NS outer sill corroded

NSR sill end corroded in wheel arch

OS outer sill corroded

OSF jacking point heavily corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 105,489 miles

Exhaust corroded

N/S/R Inner sill area corroded

N/S/R Sill end corroded

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R Sill end corroded

O/S/R Tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 104,679 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

N/S/F + O/S/F Jacking points corroded

N/S/R Sill corroded

N/S/R Sill end corroded

N/S/R Tyre perished

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 104,679 miles

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

Exhaust slightly corroded

N/S/F + O/S/F Jacking points corroded

N/S/R Sill corroded

N/S/R Sill end corroded

N/S/R Tyre perished

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 103,747 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F jacking point corroded

N/S/R Sill end corroded

N/S/R Tyre perished on side wall

N/S/R outer sill corroded

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

O/S/F jacking point corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 103,206 miles

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

Front brake disc`s slightly corroded

N/S/R Tyre perished

N/S/R Wheel arch area corroded

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slightly low effort O/S/R service brake

Fail 18 Jul 2011 103,200 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front brake disc's are becoming in poor condition

nearside rear tyre is becoming perished

Pass 15 Jul 2010 102,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake disc's are becoming in poor condition

nearside rear tyre is becoming perished

Fail 8 Jul 2010 102,377 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake disc's are becoming in poor condition

nearside rear tyre is becoming perished

Pass 10 Jul 2009 97,144 miles

exhaust manifold is cracked and slightly leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2008 90,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust manifold is cracked and sightly leaking

Fail 7 Jul 2008 90,513 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust manifold is cracked and sightly leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2007 83,984 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four front brake hoses are becoming perished.

exhaust manifold is cracked.

slight play in nearside and offside of the steering rack ends.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 79,565 miles

n/s and o/s rack ends worn

Pass 8 Jul 2005 75,188 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

light rust over underbody/chasiss

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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G197 LYA is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 G197 LYA, 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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G197 LYA is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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