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F209 SLB

1989 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,477 mi
Last recorded103,477 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF209 SLB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2009 103,477 miles

Offside outer body sill corroded.

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Oil leak

Slight freeplay in steering column top bearing.

Slight judder on offside rear brake.

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar bush.

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Slight play in steering column universal joint.

Fail 26 Jun 2009 103,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounts in poor condition.

Offside outer body sill corroded.

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Oil leak

Passenger front door latch mechanism slightly loose.

Slight freeplay in steering column top bearing.

Slight judder on offside rear brake.

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar bush.

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Slight play in steering column universal joint.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 102,509 miles

Battery insecure

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Coolant leak

Front wipers do not park when switched off.

Oil leak

Slight free play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 27 Jun 2008 102,509 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery insecure

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Coolant leak

Corrosion on offside front jacking point.

Front wipers do not park when switched off.

Oil leak

Slight free play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 100,154 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 100,154 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

general body rusty

Fail 5 May 2006 97,743 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 97,743 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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F209 SLB is a 1989 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F209 SLB, 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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F209 SLB is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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