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G238 PFL

1990 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,491 mi
Last recorded119,491 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG238 PFL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 119,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front brake slightly sticking

o/s steering rack gaitor twisted

slight rusting rear chassis

Pass 21 May 2010 114,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play n/s steering rack,o/s rear brake sticking slightly.

slight wheel bearing noise n/s front

Fail 20 May 2010 114,739 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play n/s steering rack,o/s rear brake sticking slightly.

slight wheel bearing noise n/s front

Pass 19 Jun 2009 112,536 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 112,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 112,528 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 98,612 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 98,612 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2006 96,344 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 96,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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G238 PFL is a 1990 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G238 PFL, 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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G238 PFL is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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