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G494 LPW

1990 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

21,751 mi
Last recorded21,751 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG494 LPW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 21,751 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 20,455 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 19,114 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 17,435 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 17,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 16,835 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 16,831 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 15,622 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 15,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 5 May 2017 13,938 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 13,938 miles

Nearside front brake binding & offside (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 13,857 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 13,834 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 13,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 13,527 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 13,527 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 12,777 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 12,758 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,758 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 12,751 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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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G494 LPW is a 1990 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 G494 LPW, 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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What year was G494 LPW registered?

G494 LPW is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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