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G491 VMJ

1989 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,194 mi
Last recorded47,194 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG491 VMJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,194 miles

steering tight

Fail 2 Apr 2012 47,184 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

steering tight

Fail 23 Mar 2011 45,523 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 45,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,244 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,146 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,821 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,547 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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G491 VMJ is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G491 VMJ, 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 G491 VMJ registered?

G491 VMJ is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 December 1989.

Is G491 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G491 VMJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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