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G881 MTO

1989 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,876 mi
Last recorded18,876 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG881 MTO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 18,876 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 18,391 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s rear brake low efficiency

some underbody rust

Fail 29 Mar 2025 18,365 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low efficiency (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

some underbody rust

Pass 27 Mar 2024 16,835 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 16,737 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 16,735 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 15,516 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 14,185 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface rust on underside

Fail 22 Apr 2021 14,181 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface rust on underside

Pass 14 Jul 2020 13,684 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 13,646 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 13,599 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall cracking.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 13,474 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 13,420 miles

handbrake close to end of reserve travel

Pass 5 Jun 2008 13,311 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 13,299 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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G881 MTO is a 1989 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G881 MTO, 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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G881 MTO is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 August 1989.

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