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MHZ 9408

1990 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

58,890 mi
Last recorded58,890 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHZ 9408
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 58,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various places are corroded underneath

Pass 10 May 2019 57,997 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to front cross member and inner arch areas

corrosion to nearside sill area [behind cab area]

some pitting to both front brake discs

Fail 10 May 2019 57,997 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion to front cross member and inner arch areas

corrosion to nearside sill area [behind cab area]

some pitting to both front brake discs

Pass 10 May 2018 57,126 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 56,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front outer sill holed

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front outrigger corroded

Fail 6 May 2017 56,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front outer sill holed

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front outrigger corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2016 56,057 miles

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

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Nearside Front sill corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2016 56,057 miles

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

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Nearside Front sill corroded

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,333 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 54,820 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

underside of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion main areas of concern both front door steps and inner sills but not within any prescribed areas rest of underside in poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2014 54,799 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perrished

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

underside of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion main areas of concern both front door steps and inner sills but not within any prescribed areas rest of underside in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2013 54,114 miles

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

exhaust bent and miss aligned with hangers

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres slightly perrished

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

underside of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion main areas of concern both front door steps and inner sills but not within any prescribed areas rest of underside in poor condition

Fail 9 Apr 2013 54,093 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust bent and miss aligned with hangers

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres slightly perrished

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

underside of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion main areas of concern both front door steps and inner sills but not within any prescribed areas rest of underside in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2012 51,932 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

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

O/S/R tyre perished

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

Pass 3 May 2011 51,147 miles

Cracking On Both Off Side tyres

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,312 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 50,312 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside sill corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2009 48,891 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 48,891 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 47,432 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 47,432 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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MHZ 9408 is a 1990 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MHZ 9408, 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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MHZ 9408 is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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