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G421 VAR

1989 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,641 mi
Last recorded189,641 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG421 VAR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 189,641 miles

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

condition of all outer rigger

condition of nearside front bumper corner

condition of offside rear & nearside rear chassis

Fail 28 Oct 2008 189,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

condition of all outer rigger

condition of nearside front bumper corner

condition of offside rear & nearside rear chassis

Pass 1 Nov 2007 185,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

condition of nearside front inner sill

Fail 15 Oct 2007 185,071 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

condition of nearside front inner sill

Pass 22 Sep 2006 180,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre slightly perish on sidewall

Fail 12 Sep 2006 180,391 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

near side front tyre inner sidewall slightly perish

Pass 27 Oct 2005 179,712 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 179,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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G421 VAR is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G421 VAR, 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 G421 VAR registered?

G421 VAR is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 August 1989.

Is G421 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G421 VAR shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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