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G979 TUL

1989 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,121 mi
Last recorded104,121 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG979 TUL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 104,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 104,121 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 103,880 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 103,880 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 102,884 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 101,840 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 101,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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G979 TUL is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 G979 TUL, 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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What year was G979 TUL registered?

G979 TUL is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 October 1989.

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