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G298 ELJ

1990 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,623 mi
Last recorded68,623 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG298 ELJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 68,623 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 67,947 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 67,071 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS + OS sills repaired & undersealed/primer (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Battery secured with thick cable ties

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

Undertray fitted below engine

Fail 12 Mar 2024 67,071 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting whole Sill inner and outer within seatbelt & rear chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Battery secured with thick cable ties

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, also slightly corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Undertray fitted below engine

Fail 21 Feb 2024 67,058 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer sill/step corroded

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 65,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 65,375 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 65,373 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 65,112 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 64,907 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 64,907 miles

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

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

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

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

front exhaust rubber damage

Pass 25 May 2016 64,369 miles

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

Offside Rear brake is slightly binding on

Pass 30 May 2015 63,640 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perrished on outside wall

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rumbling

Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,933 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 62,933 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 60,117 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 57,765 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,320 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 50,508 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 50,508 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,835 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 43,012 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 37,396 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 37,396 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,497 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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G298 ELJ is a 1990 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G298 ELJ, 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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G298 ELJ is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 May 1990.

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