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G413 HPW

1989 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

91,834 mi
Last recorded91,834 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG413 HPW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 91,834 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 91,843 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 91,593 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2024 91,557 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed due engine overhead (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure all the robbers and brackets are broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play and inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front Shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play and inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both side lower Suspension arms corroded

engine overhead the time of the emission test

rear axle corroded

under car front and rear corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 91,280 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 90,576 miles

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2021 89,958 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2021 89,958 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 89,163 miles

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

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))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 89,163 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 88,532 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 88,500 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 88,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (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))

Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 87,758 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 5 Jul 2018 87,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2017 87,738 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 87,738 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 87,307 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 87,307 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 87,137 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 87,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 85,935 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 85,157 miles

front and n/s/r bumpers corroded

Fail 31 May 2013 85,147 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front washers and wipers in poor condition

o/s number plate light slightly dim

Pass 5 Apr 2012 80,785 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Bulb not working to speedo

Centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded and centre pipe has a small hole and slight exhaust gas leak and sections supprted by wire but adequately supported at time of test, needs new exhaust and hangers

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front bumper and bumper brackets corroded

Front crossmember corroded but not within a prescribed area or weakend the main structure to adversely affect steering or braking

Front inner wings and chassis rails corroding

Handbrake cable centre link bar corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside front inner sill panel corroding but not within a prescribed area or weakend the main structure to adversely affect steering or braking

Rear lower inner quarter panels corroded and outriggers corroding but not within a prescribed area or weakend the main structure to adversely affect steering or braking

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing but not rough at time of test

Slight surface corrosion to outer sills

Speedo appears to be stuck?

Very small pinhole to offside outer constant velocity joint gaitor but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 5 Apr 2012 80,785 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Bulb not working to speedo

Centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded and centre pipe has a small hole and slight exhaust gas leak and sections supprted by wire but adequately supported at time of test, needs new exhaust and hangers

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front bumper and bumper brackets corroded

Front crossmember corroded but not within a prescribed area or weakend the main structure to adversely affect steering or braking

Front inner wings and chassis rails corroding

Handbrake cable centre link bar corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside front inner sill panel corroding but not within a prescribed area or weakend the main structure to adversely affect steering or braking

Rear lower inner quarter panels corroded and outriggers corroding but not within a prescribed area or weakend the main structure to adversely affect steering or braking

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing but not rough at time of test

Slight surface corrosion to outer sills

Speedo appears to be stuck?

Very small pinhole to offside outer constant velocity joint gaitor but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 18 May 2011 79,113 miles

Driveshafts corroding

Exhaust corroding

Exhaust rubber hangers splitting

Front crossmember slightly corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside front spot lamp not working

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside engine mount cracking?

Offside inner sill corroding

Rear outriggers corroded

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 12 May 2011 79,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Driveshafts corroding

Exhaust corroding

Exhaust rubber hangers splitting

Front crossmember slightly corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside front spot lamp not working

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside engine mount cracking?

Offside inner sill corroding

Rear outriggers corroded

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 May 2010 76,218 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Gear lever knob insecure

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings but no excessive roughness at time of test

Fail 14 May 2010 76,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Gear lever knob insecure

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside reverse lamp not working

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings but no excessive roughness at time of test

Pass 14 May 2009 73,736 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 73,736 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 73,551 miles

o/s front outer sill slihgtly corroded

Pass 10 May 2007 73,134 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 73,133 miles

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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 72,027 miles
Fail 18 May 2006

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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G413 HPW is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 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 G413 HPW, 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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G413 HPW is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 September 1989.

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