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G40 PNJ

1989 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

83,705 mi
Last recorded83,705 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG40 PNJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 83,705 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears going to brake hubs (1.1.11 (c))

underbody is coated in wax oil front to back

Fail 7 Sep 2024 83,654 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 83,286 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 83,123 miles

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))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 83,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 83,112 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 83,072 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 83,072 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 83,000 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 82,702 miles

corrosion to front chassis rails

corrosion to o/s rear inner wheel arch and n/s front jacking point

o/s and n/s headlamp reflectors deteriorated

o/s front,o/s rear and n/s rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 22 Oct 2018 82,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front chassis rails

corrosion to o/s rear inner wheel arch and n/s front jacking point

o/s and n/s headlamp reflectors deteriorated

o/s front,o/s rear and n/s rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 27 Oct 2017 82,569 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

play in steering on inner track rods

Fail 27 Oct 2017 82,569 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in steering on inner track rods

Pass 11 Aug 2016 81,567 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to n/s front , n/s rear and o/s rear chassis outriggers

Fail 11 Aug 2016 81,567 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to n/s front , n/s rear and o/s rear chassis outriggers

Pass 12 Aug 2015 80,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front outrigger damaged and corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2015 80,596 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front outrigger damaged and corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 79,429 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 79,365 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 79,282 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 79,282 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 79,044 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 78,190 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 75,969 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 75,099 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 74,792 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 73,441 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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G40 PNJ is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 G40 PNJ, 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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What year was G40 PNJ registered?

G40 PNJ is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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