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G888 BRL

1990 Renault Trafic

Beige Lpg 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

80,439 mi
Last recorded80,439 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG888 BRL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 80,439 miles

engine bay corroded

front n/s and o/s brake flexi corroded

general underside corrosion

n/s/r side panel corroded

o/s passenger door damaged corroded

o/s r lamp deteriated damaged

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2019 80,439 miles

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

o/s r lamp deteriated damaged

oil leak

o/s passenger door damaged corroded

engine bay corroded

front n/s and o/s brake flexi corroded

general underside corrosion

n/s/r side panel corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2018 80,411 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Center inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear side panel heavily corroded

Offside Passenger door corroded

Offside Rear Lamp has slight damage

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 79,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

underside of the vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2016 77,992 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 77,932 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted top mount seized (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked with white chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted top mount seized (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 lots both marked with white chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n\s\ sill marked with white chalk (5.2.6)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 76,383 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 76,375 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 74,941 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 74,882 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 72,235 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 72,233 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,440 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 65,850 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 65,850 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 63,020 miles

advise n/s and o/s rear tyres outer walls slight cracking

advise oil leak o/s rear wheel

Fail 15 Sep 2010 63,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

advise n/s and o/s rear tyres outer walls slight cracking

advise oil leak o/s rear wheel

Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

nearside front tyre wall cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2009 61,490 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

nearside front tyre wall cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,518 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Fail 2 Jul 2008 59,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 25 Jun 2007 57,179 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

general corrosion to vehicle structure

Fail 9 Jun 2007 57,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Fail 8 Jun 2006 55,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 55,014 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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G888 BRL is a 1990 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 G888 BRL, 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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G888 BRL is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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