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JIB 3448

1989 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

57,888 mi
Last recorded57,888 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIB 3448
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 57,888 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 57,887 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 57,881 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 57,612 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 57,448 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 57,412 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sils (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated covered in grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

temp gauge not working,engine overheated,fan not cutting on

Fail 23 Jun 2022 57,406 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,985 miles

Corrosion at back of offside headlamp unit on housing but not seriously weakened.

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in under seal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in under seal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Slight damage on light cluster.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in under seal. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Corrosion on drivers door at corner of window, but not seriously weakened.

Offside Front Corrosion on inner sill, but not within 30cm of prescribed area and not seriously weakened.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in under seal. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under seal on most of under components (sub frame, sills, rear axel, both rear shock absorbers).

Fail 5 Nov 2020 58,985 miles

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

Corrosion at back of offside headlamp unit on housing but not seriously weakened.

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in under seal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in under seal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Slight damage on light cluster.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in under seal. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Corrosion on drivers door at corner of window, but not seriously weakened.

Offside Front Corrosion on inner sill, but not within 30cm of prescribed area and not seriously weakened.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in under seal. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under seal on most of under components (sub frame, sills, rear axel, both rear shock absorbers).

Fail 21 Oct 2020 58,985 miles

Emissions not tested Not getting a reading, could be due to major exhaust blow. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion on drivers door at window.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Corrosion on inner sill.

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

Nearside Rear Light cluster slight damage.

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

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

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

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

Under seal on most of under components (sills, sub frame, rear axel, both rear shock absorbers).

Pass 3 Aug 2019 58,586 miles

Underside of vehicle has underseal at points

Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,985 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 58,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,985 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 58,985 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 55,628 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 55,620 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 52,933 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 52,933 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 47,544 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,578 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,032 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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JIB 3448 is a 1989 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1989 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 82,254 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 JIB 3448, 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 37 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JIB 3448 is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 January 1989.

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