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H356 WRA

1990 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

45,499 mi
Last recorded45,499 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH356 WRA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 45,499 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 45,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 44,931 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 44,931 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 43,883 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 43,287 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside/Offside. (1.1.11 (c))

areas of corrosion on underside of the vehicle. NSF. NS/OSR.

Pass 29 Apr 2021 41,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

various areas of corrosion on the underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Apr 2021 41,949 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reverse lamp inoperative

various areas of corrosion on the underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2019 41,815 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 41,784 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 41,644 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 40,681 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 39,271 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,294 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 37,761 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 2 May 2012 37,023 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 36,197 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 34,508 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 33,158 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 31,907 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 May 2007 31,576 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack to nearside

Fail 10 May 2007 31,576 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering rack to nearside

Pass 15 May 2006 30,982 miles

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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H356 WRA is a 1990 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 H356 WRA, 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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What year was H356 WRA registered?

H356 WRA is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 September 1990.

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