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G197 RUF

1990 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,889 mi
Last recorded80,889 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 80,889 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 80,888 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

vehicle overheated on test

Pass 14 Aug 2019 80,863 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 80,863 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 80,363 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 80,363 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 77,373 miles

ball joint dust covers deteriorated

brake disc worn

drop link rubbers deteriorated

front sills n/s o/s under sealed

Pass 26 Apr 2016 7,702 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 7,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 76,764 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 76,569 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 76,026 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 75,970 miles

corrosion under body

Fail 28 Aug 2012 75,970 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 75,957 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 75,588 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 75,588 miles

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 75,261 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 75,260 miles

Front Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 74,847 miles

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 RUF is a 1990 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RUF, 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 RUF is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 January 1990.

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