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G278 SMX

1990 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,497 mi
Last recorded60,497 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG278 SMX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 60,497 miles

Central Front cross member heavily corroded

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

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

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

Offside inner and outer sill heavily corroded & holed but not near any prescribed areas

Rear both rear wheel arches corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 59,976 miles

corrosion in front crossmember

Fail 7 Jun 2018 59,972 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 57,684 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front inner sill corroded

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,167 miles

both outer sills corroded

front cross member corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 57,162 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2015 56,554 miles

radiator mount rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2015 56,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

radiator mount rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2014 55,962 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,452 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 54,595 miles

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

radiator mount rusty

Fail 12 Jun 2012 54,595 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

radiator mount rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,380 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 53,885 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 53,622 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 53,455 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 52,721 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 52,305 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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G278 SMX is a 1990 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G278 SMX, 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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What year was G278 SMX registered?

G278 SMX is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 March 1990.

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