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G295 SMX

1990 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,630 mi
Last recorded124,630 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG295 SMX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 124,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Painted. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 124,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp incorrect colour Headlamp light output on dipped beam are not matching in colour. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Obscured by spare wheel (cover). (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Painted. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 124,450 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 124,450 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Steering column attachment defective insecure fixing to bulkhead (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 123,029 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 123,029 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 123,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Body insecure seal corrsion (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front disc lipped

Offside Front steering gator split

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 118,921 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 118,574 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 118,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front plastic undertray is insecure and fouling nearside rack gaiter

Pass 17 Jun 2010 117,718 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/f sill corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Apr 2009 116,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside & nearside outer doorsills corroded but not in any prescribed areas

Fail 29 Apr 2009 116,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside & nearside outer doorsills corroded but not in any prescribed areas

Pass 9 May 2008 111,189 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 111,153 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 108,699 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 105,713 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 105,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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G295 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 55.6%.

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 G295 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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G295 SMX is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 May 1990.

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