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G879 TAP

1990 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

61,853 mi
Last recorded61,853 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG879 TAP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2024 61,853 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger area at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

lower sill areas badly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 61,837 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Oct 2023 61,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2022 61,757 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion and holes to underside

rear brakes imbalanced but full lockout

Fail 21 Sep 2022 61,757 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion and holes to underside

Pass 3 Aug 2021 61,656 miles

Jacking points corroded and holed, but not within 30cm of components

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper shock rubber perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 61,652 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rubbers broke, rest badly worn/ perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front of Inner wheel arch, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Jacking points corroded and holed, but not within 30cm of components

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper shock rubber perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 68,764 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 68,763 miles

bind to front brakes

play in rear wheel bearings

play in steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 66,512 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,821 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 63,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,190 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 61,006 miles

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

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

n/s front wheel bearing feels slight rough when moving

o/s front brake disc pitted on the inside

Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,533 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,689 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 54,678 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 51,433 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 51,388 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 48,988 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 46,868 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 46,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak from engine

radio wired to hazzard switch

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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G879 TAP is a 1990 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 G879 TAP, 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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G879 TAP is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 March 1990.

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