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G471 BRU

1989 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,334 mi
Last recorded96,334 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG471 BRU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 96,334 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 96,334 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 96,290 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 95,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold, centre to rear join (7.1.2)

both front and rear chassis rails rusty

both outer sills rusty

both rear inner arches rusty

front, centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

slight imbalnce on rear brakes

under side of vehicle covered in under sill

Pass 23 Mar 2015 94,582 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

engine missfire

Fail 20 Mar 2015 94,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

engine missfire

Pass 19 Mar 2014 93,968 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 93,967 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 93,967 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 93,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 93,959 miles

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

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

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 Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyer periehed

Pass 5 May 2009 93,411 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 93,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 93,093 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 92,119 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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G471 BRU is a 1989 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G471 BRU, 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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G471 BRU is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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