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G865 VJA

1990 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

65,711 mi
Last recorded65,711 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG865 VJA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2013 65,711 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to n/s and o/s full length and front crossmember

Pass 7 Jul 2011 65,586 miles

o/s mid dropsill corroded

o/s/r bumpstop missing

Fail 6 Jul 2011 65,586 miles

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

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

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

o/s mid dropsill corroded

o/s/r bumpstop missing

Pass 3 Jul 2010 65,500 miles

o/s/step corroded

slight play in steering rackarms

Fail 2 Jul 2010 65,500 miles

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

o/s/step corroded

slight play in steering rackarms

Pass 3 Jul 2009 65,156 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 65,156 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 64,799 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

o/s bumpstop loose

o/s center outrigger corroding

slight play in n/s and o/s rackarms

Fail 23 Jun 2008 64,799 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

o/s bumpstop loose

o/s center outrigger corroding

slight play in n/s and o/s rackarms

Pass 27 Jun 2007 64,573 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 64,573 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 64,335 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 64,335 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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G865 VJA is a 1990 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 G865 VJA, 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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G865 VJA is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 March 1990.

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