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H71 XYR

1990 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

75,082 mi
Last recorded75,082 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH71 XYR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2019 75,082 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened Bushes also badly perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front chassis legs adjacent to toe eyes corroded and in very poor condition N/S O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre in very poor condition badly perished

Overall underside of vehicle is corroded and in poor condition

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Section of chassis is corroded and in very poor condition adjacent to spring mounts front and rear

Welding repairs carried out on front chassis legs

Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,592 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel has slight bind

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion

Pass 23 May 2017 74,554 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Nov 2016 74,511 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed Engine bay (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure Engine bay (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested Vehicle overheating (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and split exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Lamp obscured (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished and split exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Both no plate lamps dim in operation

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Corrosion appearing to both front chassis rails and bottom valance

Corrosion appearing to o/side front outer sill and inner outrigger but not in a prescribed area

Fuel cap opened by means of screwdriver and seal is perishing

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate damp possible wheel cylinder leak

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak to engine

Rear chassis rails rusting and have multiple welded patches of varying quality some poor

Slight bind to both front wheels

Slight play in both n/side and o/side sections of steering rack

Pass 5 Nov 2015 73,499 miles

slight bind on nearside front brake

slight perishing on both rear tyres, in tread areas

Fail 2 Nov 2015 73,499 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight bind on nearside front brake

slight perishing on both rear tyres, in tread areas

Fail 10 Aug 2015 73,175 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 72,139 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 72,130 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 72,007 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 71,071 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 66,633 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 66,601 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 65,183 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 65,141 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 63,875 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 63,875 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 63,283 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 63,283 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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H71 XYR is a 1990 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 H71 XYR, 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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H71 XYR is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 November 1990.

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