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G438 PAH

1990 Renault Trafic

Cream Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,218 mi
Last recorded139,218 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG438 PAH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 139,218 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

rusty under vehicle various

Pass 3 Aug 2021 137,663 miles

Nearside Driveshaft c.v. boot deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2020 135,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted, obscuring some testable items

Fail 22 Jul 2020 135,112 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted, obscuring some testable items

Pass 31 May 2019 133,332 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 132,636 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 128,760 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 127,031 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 116,395 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 108,811 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 100,624 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 92,668 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 86,392 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 86,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 83,894 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 83,893 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 79,390 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 79,390 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 73,235 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 68,935 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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G438 PAH is a 1990 Renault Trafic in Cream with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G438 PAH, 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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G438 PAH is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 March 1990.

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