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G388 VPX

1989 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,786 mi
Last recorded92,786 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG388 VPX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 92,786 miles

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR AXLE CORRODED

REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 17 Jul 2021 92,705 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRING

BOTH FRONT DROP LINK FRONT BUSHES WORN

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 14 Jul 2021 92,705 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced driver seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRING

BOTH FRONT DROP LINK FRONT BUSHES WORN

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 21 Jul 2020 92,639 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRING

BOTH FRONT DROP LINK FRONT BUSHES WORN

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED

Fail 8 Jul 2020 92,636 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit BOTH (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL HOLED X 4 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body pillar so insecure that load stability or security is likely to be seriously impaired INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body pillar so insecure that load stability or security is likely to be seriously impaired INNER SILL TO CHASSIS RAIL (6.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRING

BOTH FRONT DROP LINK FRONT BUSHES WORN

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 92,359 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHOUT CHASSIS BUT NOT EXCESSIVE.

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 92,359 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 91,954 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 91,944 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 91,171 miles

general corrosion on underside

offside rear starting to crack & perish

Pass 25 Apr 2015 90,447 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 89,680 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2012 89,199 miles

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

n/s cv gaiter deteriated

Pass 16 Jun 2011 88,257 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 19 May 2011 88,245 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 86,789 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 85,030 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 85,024 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 May 2008 83,253 miles

Slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Slight wear in n/s/f top strut mounting

Pass 9 May 2007 80,114 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 80,114 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 May 2006 76,887 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 76,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.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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G388 VPX is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1989 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 82,254 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 G388 VPX, 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 37 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G388 VPX is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 September 1989.

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