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G397 PTO

1990 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

114,979 mi
Last recorded114,979 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG397 PTO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 114,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s & o/s inner door sills corroding.

Fail 28 Oct 2020 114,965 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components tow ball/drop plate bolted directly to the rear bumper. (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s & o/s inner door sills corroding.

Pass 4 Oct 2019 112,805 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valance corroded

Nearside Steering arm has slight play in the ball joint

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering arm has slight play in the ball joint

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

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 1 Oct 2019 112,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bump stop no longer attached (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valance corroded

Nearside Steering arm has slight play in the ball joint

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering arm has slight play in the ball joint

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

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 10 Oct 2018 109,264 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 109,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 103,669 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 103,663 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 103,352 miles

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

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

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

Nearside handbrake effort close to minimum

Offside Front tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 103,335 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside handbrake effort close to minimum

Offside Front tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 103,088 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre cracking

slight play in o/s/f rack joint

various under body corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2015 103,085 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

coolant leak from rad

o/s/f tyre cracking

slight play in o/s/f rack joint

various under body corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2014 102,959 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 102,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear tyre worn

engine leaking coolant

Pass 5 Jun 2013 102,938 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 102,697 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 101,342 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 101,198 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 99,987 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 99,987 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 99,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in the steering rack

Fail 17 Jul 2007 99,066 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside outer sill corroded but not in perscribed area

Rear jacking points corroded but not classed as perscribed area

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2006 97,885 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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G397 PTO is a 1990 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 G397 PTO, 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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G397 PTO is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 January 1990.

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