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G505 XAD

1989 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,577 mi
Last recorded68,577 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG505 XAD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,577 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

complete exhaust system heavily corroded

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to nearside/offside inner sills(holed)

corrosion to nearside/offside outer sills(holed)

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear inner valance

corrosion to rear x member

exhaust hangers broken but exhuast still supported

offside front jacking point heavily corrodded

rear foot brake effort very low

Fail 23 Jun 2014 68,569 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

complete exhaust system heavily corroded

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to nearside/offside inner sills(holed)

corrosion to nearside/offside outer sills(holed)

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear inner valance

corrosion to rear x member

exhaust hangers broken but exhuast still supported

offside front jacking point heavily corrodded

rear foot brake effort very low

Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,530 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chassis corroded

corrosion to inner wheel arch under bonnet and chassis

effort from rear brakes is low

exhaust system corroded/poor condition

holded corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch just outside of prescribed area

holed corrosion to nearside front door shut behind wing just outside of prescribed area

holed corrosion to nearside outer sill outside of prescribed area

holed corrosion to offside front inner sill outside of prescribed area

holed corrosion to offside front jacking point/chassis outside of prescribed area

holed corrosion to offside front outer sill outside of prescribed area

holed corrosion to offside rear outer sill outside of prescribed area

inner sill undersealed

outer sills undersealed

rear inner quarter panels corroded

rear tyres perished and cracked

underside undersealed

Fail 25 Jun 2013 68,518 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chassis corroded

corrosion to inner wheel arch under bonnet and chassis

effort from rear brakes is low

exhaust system corroded/poor condition

holded corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch just outside of prescribed area

holed corrosion to nearside front door shut behind wing just outside of prescribed area

holed corrosion to nearside outer sill outside of prescribed area

holed corrosion to offside front inner sill outside of prescribed area

holed corrosion to offside front jacking point/chassis outside of prescribed area

holed corrosion to offside front outer sill outside of prescribed area

holed corrosion to offside rear outer sill outside of prescribed area

inner sill undersealed

outer sills undersealed

rear inner quarter panels corroded

rear tyres perished and cracked

underside undersealed

Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,329 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to both inner sills - outside of prescribed area's

corrosion to nearside outer sill - outside of prescribed area

corrosion to offside fornt outer sill - outside of prescribed area

corrosion to offside front jacking point / chassis

corrosion to offside front outer sill - outside of prescribed area

corrosion to rear chassis

exhaust system corroded

front cross member heavily corroded

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 21 Jun 2012 68,259 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to both inner sills - outside of prescribed area's

corrosion to nearside outer sill - outside of prescribed area

corrosion to offside fornt outer sill - outside of prescribed area

corrosion to offside front jacking point / chassis

corrosion to offside front outer sill - outside of prescribed area

corrosion to rear chassis

exhaust system corroded

front cross member heavily corroded

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,774 miles

apply advisorys from test no - 665914571138

Fail 23 Jun 2011 67,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to offside inner and outer sills

front bumper mountings corroding

rear chassis x member corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 67,408 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

some corrosion on chassis at rear

Fail 19 Jul 2010 67,400 miles

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

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

some corrosion on chassis at rear

Pass 21 May 2009 67,001 miles

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

O/S/F window surround corrodede.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 66,419 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 66,413 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

sidewalls of front tyres cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2006 65,583 miles

corrosion to front crossmember and os inner sill not in prescribed aera

front tyres perishing

ns cv boot very perished

play in both rack joints

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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G505 XAD is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G505 XAD, 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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G505 XAD is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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