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G427 XOW

1990 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,984 mi
Last recorded98,984 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG427 XOW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 98,984 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 98,454 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 97,723 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 96,039 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 95,526 miles

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

underbody has been repaired and covered in car body undersill

Fail 25 Feb 2020 95,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front coil springs rusty

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2015 95,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 93,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perished on outer side walls

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 14 May 2014 93,385 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perished on outer side walls

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2013 90,308 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 90,290 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2012 88,598 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 88,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 87,848 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 87,848 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nearside rear wheel arch rusted

nearside sill rusting

offside front jacking point rueted

offside rear body rusted

offside sill rusted

Pass 18 May 2010 86,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 May 2010 86,878 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2009 85,123 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 85,117 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2008 81,401 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 81,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 80,660 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 80,652 miles

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 4 May 2006 79,551 miles

o/s outer sill is corroded & holed (not in prescribed areas)

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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G427 XOW is a 1990 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 G427 XOW, 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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G427 XOW is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 January 1990.

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