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G408 UTS

1990 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,942 mi
Last recorded118,942 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG408 UTS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 118,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r tyre sidewall slight cracking

o/s/r back panel corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 118,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r tyre sidewall slight cracking

o/s/r back panel corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 118,439 miles

advise hazzard switch malfunctiond twice checked several more times worked o k if hazzards fail seek service poss switch connection

advise jacking points showing signs of corrosion and chassis areas checked with corrosion tool and hand pressure no holes if exsessive force is used holes may appear

looks like vehicle has been stood and not used other faults could materialise

Fail 7 Mar 2011 118,423 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

advise jacking points front slight corrosion checked with coprrosion tool and finger pressure o k if exsessive force used holes may appear

Pass 4 Feb 2010 115,759 miles

genral corrosion under vehicle in all areas checked with corrosion tool o k if exsessive force is used hoples may appear

Fail 28 Jan 2010 115,740 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery tray area corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2008 113,325 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 107,739 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 105,582 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 105,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs in poor condition

exhaust hangers perished

fine cracks in sidewalls offside front and rear, nearside rear

rear axle bump stop missing offside

slight play in steering rack nearside

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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G408 UTS is a 1990 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G408 UTS, 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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G408 UTS is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 June 1990.

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