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G983 HCX

1989 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,445 mi
Last recorded63,445 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG983 HCX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 63,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has slight blow at center muffler joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front track rod ends slight wear. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stonechipped and discoloured on lower edge- does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated RHF outer drive shaft boot perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 62,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has slight blow at center box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced RHF jacking point weak / corroded, but main chassis is ok. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective RH rear exhaust hanger weak and slight blow - exhaust still secure at this time. (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stone chipped and slightly discolored lower edge - does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 61,668 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stonechipped but does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 61,668 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Large hole in top of rear muffler. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding Both front brakes binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stonechipped, does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 61,268 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 58,428 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 56,450 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished and slightly cracked on outer sidewalls

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 26 May 2010 56,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished and slightly cracked on outer sidewalls

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2009 49,919 miles

Auxillary belt is in poor condition.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 49,919 miles

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

Auxillary belt is in poor condition.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,395 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 42,395 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 39,720 miles

all four tyres have silcone around side walls

both cv gaitors slightly perished

both front anti roll link rubbers slightly perished

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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G983 HCX is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G983 HCX, 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 G983 HCX registered?

G983 HCX is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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