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G857 XLC

1989 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,283 mi
Last recorded24,283 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG857 XLC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 24,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer slight leak hub oil seal

Pass 9 May 2024 23,763 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 23,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer slight leak hub oil seal,

Pass 5 May 2023 21,939 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 21,939 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 20,057 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 20,050 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 18,771 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 18,771 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 16,253 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 14,760 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 11,624 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 10,743 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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G857 XLC is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G857 XLC, 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 G857 XLC registered?

G857 XLC is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 August 1989.

Is G857 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G857 XLC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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