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G509 PHA

1990 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,539 mi
Last recorded89,539 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG509 PHA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2024 89,539 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lower effort to nearside 51% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside rear cross member near rearmost spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to both front inner to outer sills

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 87,496 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 87,494 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 87,429 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 87,492 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outriggers and crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 86,751 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,476 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 86,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2015 86,112 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 84,423 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 83,783 miles

Battery loose

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 83,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Battery loose

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 83,629 miles

ADVISE rear exhaust rubber loose but not insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2012 83,629 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 81,660 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2009 77,759 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2009 77,759 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2008 73,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 May 2007 72,889 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 72,886 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 71,372 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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G509 PHA is a 1990 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 G509 PHA, 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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G509 PHA is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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