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G731 ECX

1989 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,922 mi
Last recorded82,922 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG731 ECX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 82,922 miles

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

both headlamp reflectors deteriorated, pattern still ok

brake pipes corroding

underbody corroded, non structural

Pass 30 Sep 2021 82,908 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both headlamp reflectors corroded

n/s inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 81,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

sill corroded under n/s/f door

Fail 2 Oct 2020 81,490 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

sill corroded under n/s/f door

Pass 2 Oct 2019 81,485 miles

n/s/r shock absorber casing corroding

o/s/r shock absorber casing corroding

both o/s/f brake pipes corroding

front number plate slightly deteriorated

reflectors in both headlamps corroding

Fail 1 Oct 2019 81,485 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

both o/s/f brake pipes corroding

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r shock absorber casing corroding

o/s/r shock absorber casing corroding

reflectors in both headlamps corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2018 81,344 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 81,336 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 80,426 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,998 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 78,992 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 77,725 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,876 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 75,870 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,680 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 29 Jun 2011 70,452 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 67,169 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 67,156 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 64,962 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 64,962 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,389 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 61,339 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 57,457 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle dry on underside of vehicle - underseal / waxoyl recomended.

Fail 3 May 2007 57,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle dry on underside of vehicle - underseal / waxoyl recomended.

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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G731 ECX is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 G731 ECX, 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 G731 ECX registered?

G731 ECX is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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