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G986 VJM

1989 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

103,738 mi
Last recorded103,738 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG986 VJM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 103,738 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 103,737 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 97,084 miles

start of corrosion both rear chassis

start of corrosion both sills

Fail 31 Mar 2022 97,084 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

start of corrosion both rear chassis

start of corrosion both sills

Pass 26 Jun 2020 96,405 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 96,405 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 91,126 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 90,404 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 90,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 88,788 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 88,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 86,635 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion on offside inner sill

Fail 17 Aug 2015 86,634 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion on offside inner sill

Pass 29 Aug 2014 85,759 miles

o/s/r tyre worn

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

fuel cap seal deteriorated

lower front brake hoses slightly streached on full lock

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s/f inner sill under step corroded and holed

o/s/f sill by jacking point corroded and holed

Fail 20 Aug 2014 85,754 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

lower front brake hoses slightly streached on full lock

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s/f inner sill under step corroded and holed

o/s/f sill by jacking point corroded and holed

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 30 Aug 2013 84,360 miles

Oil leak

fuel filler cap seal perishing

general corrosion to o/s inner sill and jacking point

o/s/f bumper bracket rotten

reverse lights n/w

unable to open rear loading door

Fail 27 Aug 2013 84,357 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filler cap seal perishing

general corrosion to o/s inner sill and jacking point

o/s/f bumper bracket rotten

reverse lights n/w

unable to open rear loading door

Pass 16 Aug 2012 82,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

coolant leak from bottom rad hose

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s inner sill corroded and holed

o/s outer sill hose corroded and holed

o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 14 Aug 2012 82,631 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

coolant leak from bottom rad hose

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s inner sill corroded and holed

o/s outer sill hose corroded and holed

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 1 Sep 2011 81,470 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid stain on o/s/r brake back plate, advise inspection

fuel cap seal deteriorated

n/s/f sill corroded and holed

o/s centre sill corroded and holed

o/s/f jacking point corroded and holed

o/s/r sill corroded and holed

Fail 23 Aug 2011 81,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 81,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid stain on o/s/r brake back plate, advise inspection

fuel cap seal deteriorated

n/s/f sill corroded and holed

o/s centre sill corroded and holed

o/s/f jacking point corroded and holed

o/s/r sill corroded and holed

Pass 28 Jul 2010 80,218 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 74,094 miles

general rust in body work. o/s centre outrigger and sill heavily rusted. no.plate lamps getting weak

Fail 23 Jul 2009 74,021 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

general rust in body work. o/s centre outrigger and sill heavily rusted. no.plate lamps getting weak

Pass 25 Jul 2008 68,543 miles

15% inbalance front brakes from some fluctuations in brake efforts

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 18 Jul 2008 68,510 miles

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

15% inbalance front brakes from some fluctuations in brake efforts

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Aug 2007 64,132 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 64,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 63,222 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 63,222 miles

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

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

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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G986 VJM is a 1989 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 G986 VJM, 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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G986 VJM is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 August 1989.

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