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G458 VOW

1989 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

76,846 mi
Last recorded76,846 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG458 VOW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 76,846 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside showing corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2025 76,846 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 76,231 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable perished

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 76,079 miles

Corrosion to N/S rear outer sill outside of prescribed areas

Corrosion to O/S rear inner wheel arch outside of prescribed areas

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Aug 2023 76,079 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 60% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to N/S rear outer sill outside of prescribed areas

Corrosion to O/S rear inner wheel arch outside of prescribed areas

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2022 75,503 miles

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

N/S outer sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

O/S rear inner wheel arch corroded outside of prescribed areas

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

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 28 Jul 2022 75,503 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust rubber hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

N/S outer sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

O/S rear inner wheel arch corroded outside of prescribed areas

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

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2021 75,066 miles

N/S outer cv boot deteriorating

N/S outer sill has corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Fail 6 Aug 2021 75,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

N/S outer cv boot deteriorating

N/S outer sill has corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,642 miles

N/S front outer cv boot deteriorating

N/S outer sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight exhaust leak from centre section

Fail 6 Jul 2020 74,642 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

N/S front outer cv boot deteriorating

N/S outer sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight exhaust leak from centre section

Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,144 miles

N/S outer cv boot weeping

O/S front tyre valve perishing

O/S rear handbrake cable outer casing melted on exhaust

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2019 74,144 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear mounting rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

N/S outer cv boot weeping

O/S front tyre valve perishing

O/S rear handbrake cable outer casing melted on exhaust

Screw in O/S rear tyre

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2018 72,999 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

tyre valves starting to perish

Fail 30 May 2018 72,999 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust hanger rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch near antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Excessive corrosion to O/S and N/S front inner stand ups, outside of prescribed areas.

Excessive corrosion to O/S and N/S outer sills front to rear, outside of prescribed areas

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubbers badly perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre valves starting to perish

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2017 72,499 miles

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

Nearside Front sill/jacking point corroded

Offside Front sill/jacking point corroded

Fail 19 May 2017 72,499 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre + rear (7.1.1)

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion bumper mounts corroded (bumper falling down) (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front sill/jacking point corroded

Offside Front sill/jacking point corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,715 miles

Front bumper mounts corroded

Slight play in steering rack

Various corrosion to N/S front of vehicle

Various corrosion to O/S front of vehicle

slight exhaust blow

Fail 11 Apr 2016 69,708 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front bumper mounts corroded

Slight play in steering rack

Various corrosion to N/S front of vehicle

Various corrosion to O/S front of vehicle

slight exhaust blow

Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,361 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 66,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level below MIN

front x-member has corrosion

nearside front and offside front bumper mounts have corrosion

nearside front and offside front jacking points have corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,267 miles

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 19 May 2012 64,515 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 62,700 miles

Bottom engine cover fitted, Can`t check for corrosion

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside front tyre perished

Oil leak

Slight corrosion; Brake servo, Master cylinder, Nearside front door shut, Inner & Outer sills, Floor, Chassis, Front & Rear cross members, Rear axle, Front anti roll bar, Front suspension arms.

Fail 18 May 2011 62,696 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bottom engine cover fitted, Can`t check for corrosion

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside front tyre perished

Oil leak

Slight corrosion; Brake servo, Master cylinder, Nearside front door shut, Inner & Outer sills, Floor, Chassis, Front & Rear cross members, Rear axle, Front anti roll bar, Front suspension arms.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 62,647 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 62,647 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 12 Jun 2008 62,416 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 62,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 61,448 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 61,448 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 60,208 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 60,151 miles

Offside 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)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

o/s front bumper support mounting corroded

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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G458 VOW is a 1989 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 G458 VOW, 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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G458 VOW is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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