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G853 JVF

1989 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

103,332 mi
Last recorded103,332 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG853 JVF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 103,332 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Number plate cracked

Offside Body damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Slight fluctuation on RBT

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 103,331 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Number plate cracked

Offside Body damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Slight fluctuation on RBT

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 98,926 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 95,023 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 95,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 94,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 94,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 94,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Slight bind to Offside front brake

Fail 6 Aug 2020 94,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Slight bind to Offside front brake

Pass 8 Aug 2019 94,464 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 94,086 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 94,086 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 93,651 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 92,906 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 91,994 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 91,991 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 91,687 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 91,687 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 90,719 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 90,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 89,567 miles

Horn operation?

Stonechip in windscreen

Fail 9 Aug 2012 89,567 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn operation?

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2011 88,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 87,902 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 87,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 87,276 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 86,357 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 84,565 miles

Front & rear tyres different sizes, rear tyres perished in treads, screw in O/S/R tyre.

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 84,565 miles

Front & rear tyres different sizes, rear tyres perished in treads, screw in O/S/R tyre.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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G853 JVF is a 1989 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 G853 JVF, 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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G853 JVF is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 November 1989.

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The MOT history for G853 JVF shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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