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G959 XRO

1990 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

67,436 mi
Last recorded67,436 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG959 XRO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 67,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under vehicle include all suspension component slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2025 66,836 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 66,834 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 66,399 miles

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED COVERED IN GREASE PAINT

FRONT BUMPER BRACKETS IN POOR CONDITION WTH SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 9 Jan 2024 66,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED WITHIN 30CMS OF LEAF SPRING MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT IS SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED COVERED IN GREASE PAINT

FRONT BUMPER BRACKETS IN POOR CONDITION WTH SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 16 Jan 2023 65,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front bumper mounts corroded

movement in steering rack pinion area (cover fitted,advise check)

Fail 6 Jan 2023 65,983 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shackle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

front bumper mounts corroded

movement in steering rack pinion area (cover fitted,advise check)

Pass 4 Jan 2022 65,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front bumper supports corroded

previous repairs and underseal

rear transverse pipe corroded,wheel arch to wheel arch

underside undersealed

Pass 11 Jan 2021 65,082 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 65,080 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid BRAKE PIPE INTO CYLINDER CORRODED AND LEAKING (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2020 65,022 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 64,961 miles

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Nearside wiper blade split at ends

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2018 64,068 miles

FRONT BUMPER METAL BRACKET ATTACHMENTS ON BOTH FRONT CHASSIS RAILS ARE HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 25 Aug 2017 63,603 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 69,174 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 68,497 miles

front jacking points corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 68,497 miles

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

front jacking points corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 67,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion around all jacking points

rear chassis corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 67,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion around all jacking points

front brake hoses perished/deteriorated

rear chassis corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 67,070 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 67,070 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,395 miles

Fuel Cap Seal Worn

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Seats In Rear Saloon For Stationary Use Only

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 65,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front bumper mounting corroded

front cab has corrision on outter sills

rear sills have corrision on outter and inner sills

steering rack inner track rod arm bushes have slight play in them

Fail 14 Feb 2013 65,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front bumper mounting corroded

front cab has corrision on outter sills

rear sills have corrision on outter and inner sills

steering rack inner track rod arm bushes have slight play in them

Pass 14 Feb 2012 59,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

front bumper support corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2012 59,776 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

front bumper support corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 50,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Rear brakes onlyjust met the rear brake imbalance requirements it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Feb 2009 44,894 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 39,298 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 34,680 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 30,074 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 30,074 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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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G959 XRO is a 1990 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

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 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 G959 XRO, 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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G959 XRO is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 March 1990.

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