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H871 KEL

1990 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,707 mi
Last recorded85,707 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH871 KEL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 85,707 miles

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK GATIOR POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 15 Dec 2020 85,616 miles

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

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 85,616 miles

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

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

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 85,285 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 18 Jun 2018 85,205 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 85,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 83,376 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 83,376 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember one area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 82,193 miles

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

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

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

Rear both tyres showing signs of age (cracking between treads)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,456 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 81,456 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 80,554 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 80,548 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 80,525 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 80,525 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 79,167 miles

front xmember corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2009 78,174 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 77,732 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 77,709 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 76,063 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 74,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 74,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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H871 KEL is a 1990 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H871 KEL, 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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H871 KEL is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 November 1990.

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