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G979 UHT

1989 Renault Trafic

Black Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,394 mi
Last recorded78,394 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG979 UHT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2026 78,394 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f Front jacking point corroded

o/s/f Front Inner sill area

o/s/f Front jacking point corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2025 76,823 miles

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front Inner sill area

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2025 76,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front Inner sill area

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2024 54,804 miles

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2024 74,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 71,404 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 71,404 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 69,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 69,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 67,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 64,782 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ns slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust has slight blow .slightly insecure

os steering rack boot perished

osf indicator damaged

osf sill to floor under step has slight corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2020 64,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ns slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust has slight blow .slightly insecure

os steering rack boot perished

osf indicator damaged

osf sill to floor under step has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2019 62,472 miles

belly pan fitted

exhaust blow around front area

os rack boot split

osf indicator glass/lense damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2019 62,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind rear wheel holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind rear wheel holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure melting handbrake cable (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

belly pan fitted

os rack boot split

osf indicator glass/lense damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2014 62,110 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,451 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 61,435 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust mounting rubber ring weak.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,004 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 57,993 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear wheelbearing noisey,but no play.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,993 miles

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

nearside rear wheelbearing noisey,but no play.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 57,841 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2008 54,869 miles

exhaust rusty,slight blow when cold

oil leak gearbox

Pass 3 Jul 2007 52,930 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 48,823 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2005 48,819 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 UHT is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UHT, 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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G979 UHT is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 October 1989.

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