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F945 JNJ

1988 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,798 mi
Last recorded81,798 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF945 JNJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 81,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 80,381 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

general under body corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2024 79,431 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 78,703 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 78,694 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 78,462 miles

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

Corrosion Nearside and offside front inner wings outside of prescribed areas

Corrosion Nearside and offside front jacking points outside of prescribed areas

Corrosion offside front outer sill outside of prescribed areas

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

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

Temporary repair to offside front bumper, bumpe secure

Fail 12 Feb 2020 78,462 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Corrosion Nearside and offside front inner wings outside of prescribed areas

Corrosion Nearside and offside front jacking points outside of prescribed areas

Corrosion offside front outer sill outside of prescribed areas

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

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

Temporary repair to offside front bumper, bumpe secure

Pass 11 Feb 2019 77,247 miles

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

Corrosion Nearside and offside front jacking points outside of prescribed areas

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 77,234 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated 2 hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Corrosion Nearside and offside front jacking points outside of prescribed areas

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 76,711 miles

Both w/blades getting split and deteriorated

Engine bay and bulkhead areas getting abit corroded in places

Excessive corrosion and holes at both front engine buy areas behind H/Light mounts (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test)

Exhaust rubber mounts getting perished and split

Exhaust system getting corroded

Front b/hoses starting to get abit perished and cracked

Front metal b/pipes at master cylinder end area, getting abit corroded

GENERAL VEHICLE CONDITION GETTING ABIT POOR (ESP UNDERSIDE AREAS)

N/S/F brake binding ON abit

N/S/F passenger seat getting abit loose (NOT insecure at time of test)

O/S/F metal b/pipe getting corroded in places

O/S/R lamp unit abit loose

Park brake efficiency low at 17% (16% = MINIMUM limit)

Rear end leaf spring mount areas getting corroded

Rear w/arch edges getting corroded (esp N/S/R)

Slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint

Fail 3 Jul 2017 76,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Speedometer clearly inoperative Needle stuck (6.7.2)

Both w/blades getting split and deteriorated

Engine bay and bulkhead areas getting abit corroded in places

Excessive corrosion and holes at both front engine buy areas behind H/Light mounts (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test)

Exhaust rubber mounts getting perished and split

Exhaust system getting corroded

Front b/hoses starting to get abit perished and cracked

Front metal b/pipes at master cylinder end area, getting abit corroded

GENERAL VEHICLE CONDITION GETTING ABIT POOR (ESP UNDERSIDE AREAS)

N/S/F brake binding ON abit

N/S/F passenger seat getting abit loose (NOT insecure at time of test)

O/S/F metal b/pipe getting corroded in places

O/S/R lamp unit abit loose

Park brake efficiency low at 17% (16% = MINIMUM limit)

Rear end leaf spring mount areas getting corroded

Rear w/arch edges getting corroded (esp N/S/R)

Slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint

Pass 20 May 2016 75,539 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 75,539 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,628 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,907 miles

front and rear outriggers corroded

rear cross member corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 72,570 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,570 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,133 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,836 miles

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

rear o/s n/s chassie corrodid

Fail 6 Apr 2011 69,836 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

rear o/s n/s chassie corrodid

Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,065 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 68,054 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 66,735 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 65,792 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounting split and perished.

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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F945 JNJ is a 1988 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 84,648 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 F945 JNJ, 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 38 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F945 JNJ registered?

F945 JNJ is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 October 1988.

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