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H898 OAW

1990 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,894 mi
Last recorded106,894 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH898 OAW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 106,894 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 106,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring seat spot welded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring seat spot welded, not sat flush to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported fouling on spring seat (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 104,202 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 99,299 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 99,296 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 98,173 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 98,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 98,111 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 98,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 96,212 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Headlight support. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 96,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Drop sill. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Chassis welding incomplete. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Headlight support. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 94,197 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 94,197 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 91,438 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 91,389 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front of rear spring (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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 89,432 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 89,090 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 89,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 88,510 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 88,508 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 86,638 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 86,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 85,834 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 84,278 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 83,139 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 80,178 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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H898 OAW is a 1990 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1990 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 77,064 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H898 OAW, 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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H898 OAW is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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