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G197 RRR

1990 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,106 mi
Last recorded93,106 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG197 RRR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 93,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower MOUNTING

Fail 3 Aug 2018 93,076 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower MOUNTING

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 89,914 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside rear sill to floors slight corrosion

welding throughout underside of the vehicle

Fail 10 Aug 2017 89,867 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 87,227 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,607 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,961 miles

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

Oil leak

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. (3.7.B.5b)

all welding repairs covered in black sealer

Fail 11 Jun 2014 80,932 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front 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)

Offside 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)

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

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

Knock from steering rack, large amount of play steering rack.

N/s/f floor/arch holed and corroded.

O/s/r inner wheel arch at top holed and corroded.

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2013 78,868 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front inner sill inadquatley repaired but not within perscribed areas

offside front wheel binding on slightly

underside of vehicle and wheel arch areas heavily corroded

Fail 23 May 2013 78,809 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front inner sill inadquatley repaired but not within perscribed areas

offside front wheel binding on slightly

underside of vehicle and wheel arch areas heavily corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 77,189 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 77,187 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

battery insicure

chassis corroded

plat in steering rack

Pass 16 May 2011 75,454 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear exhaust mountings perished

Pass 29 Mar 2010 72,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2010 72,113 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 68,966 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 67,665 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

exhaust centre mounting rubber in poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2007 67,662 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

exhaust centre mounting rubber in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2006 67,329 miles

Centre Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 67,318 miles

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

battery insecure

front windscreen delaminating outside swept area

oil leak

rust on vehicle body and underside

slight play in rack

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Jun 2005 67,314 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

battery insecure

front windscreen delaminating outside swept area

offside rear tyre wearing uneven and just legal

oil leak

rust on vehicle body and underside

slight play in rack

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 RRR is a 1990 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 G197 RRR, 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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G197 RRR is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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