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H640 FFJ

1990 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,534 mi
Last recorded95,534 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH640 FFJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2019 95,534 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Chassis sections both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced tread plate area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear spring areas front and rear mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

wear in both ends of rack.

Pass 26 Apr 2017 88,231 miles

advise n/s inner sill corroded and holed

advise outer sills filled

Fail 1 Apr 2017 88,231 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high co too check (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring / outrigger support (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis leg (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise n/s inner sill corroded and holed

advise outer sills filled.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 87,014 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside front step/inner sill coroded at time of test.

Rear bumper/step corroded at time of test.

Fail 22 Apr 2015 87,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front tyres slightly perished at time of test.

Nearside front step/inner sill coroded at time of test.

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

Rear bumper/step corroded at time of test.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 86,125 miles

Front & rear tyres perished,and cracking at time of test.

Front inner wings have slight corrosion, not affecting steering,suspension,brakeing,structure, at time of test.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Campers water tank fitted under nearside of vehicle inscure at time of test.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 86,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front & rear tyres perished,and cracking at time of test.

Front inner wings have slight corrosion, not affecting steering,suspension,brakeing,structure, at time of test.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Campers water tank fitted under nearside of vehicle inscure at time of test.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 85,163 miles

rusty areas

Pass 22 Mar 2012 83,689 miles

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

tyres worn on edges

undeside rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2012 8,368 miles

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

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

tyres worn on edges

undeside rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,059 miles

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

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded and holed

o/s wing repeater lense damaged

o/s/f and n/s/f box sections have surface corrossion

Fail 26 Aug 2010 82,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded and holed

o/s wing repeater lense damaged

o/s/f and n/s/f box sections have surface corrossion

Pass 26 Aug 2008 79,493 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 79,493 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 77,050 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 77,050 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 75,587 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 75,587 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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H640 FFJ is a 1990 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H640 FFJ, 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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H640 FFJ is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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