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H821 URC

1990 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

172,901 mi
Last recorded172,901 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH821 URC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 172,901 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 108,204 miles

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

Offside Front indicator lens cracked

Fail 6 Jul 2018 108,201 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis /inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer c v gaiter deterioating

Offside Front door step corroded

offside front and nearside front jacking points corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 108,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deterioating

offside front outer sill/jacking point corroded.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 108,096 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deterioating

offside front outer sill/jacking point corroded.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 107,633 miles

both outer sills and front jacking points corroding

Fail 7 Jun 2016 107,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both outer sills and front jacking points corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2015 107,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front crossmember rusty

nearside front outer sill corroded

rear bumper loose

Fail 3 Jun 2015 107,465 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front crossmember rusty

nearside front outer sill corroded

rear bumper loose

Pass 31 May 2014 106,401 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 May 2014 106,401 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013 103,988 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 103,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 100,646 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 100,646 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 97,697 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2011 97,697 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 19 May 2010 95,167 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes worn

both front brake flexi pipes worn

both rear shock absorber bushes worn

front brake components corroded

front chassis corroded

front suspension components corroded

n/s/ sill corroded

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/f inner cv boot split

oil leak noted

rear brake components corroded

rear chassis components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 May 2010 95,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes worn

both front brake flexi pipes worn

both rear shock absorber bushes worn

front brake components corroded

front chassis corroded

front suspension components corroded

n/s/ sill corroded

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/f inner cv boot split

oil leak noted

rear brake components corroded

rear chassis components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 92,470 miles

offside sill corroded but not within 30cm of mointing point

Fail 24 Apr 2009 92,434 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Unable to carry out full boot inspection due to permanent fixtures

o/s/f sill holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 16 Apr 2008 87,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 87,786 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 87,254 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 86,161 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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H821 URC is a 1990 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 H821 URC, 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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H821 URC is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 August 1990.

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