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H171 FJB

1990 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

60,406 mi
Last recorded60,406 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH171 FJB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 60,406 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jul 2026 60,405 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides, outrigger near spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 60,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear end of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear end of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear jacking point/spring mount corroded, covered in undersesl

Pass 21 Jun 2022 59,951 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2021 59,383 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 59,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,192 miles

Headlamps deteriorated.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2019 59,189 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Near jacking (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster seized/tight (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Near jacking (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak

Headlamps deteriorated.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,215 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 57,125 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,248 miles

Nearside Front door step corroded but not within precribed area

Nearside Front tie rod end has slight play

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not within precribed area

Pass 24 Mar 2015 55,076 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,190 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,253 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 51,253 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2012 48,778 miles

slight play at nearside of steering rack

Fail 22 May 2012 48,778 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

slight play at nearside of steering rack

Pass 13 May 2011 45,917 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 45,917 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 43,067 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 41,230 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 41,213 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 39,638 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 May 2008 39,633 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2007 38,972 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 38,946 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 May 2006 36,470 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 36,470 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 35,944 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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H171 FJB is a 1990 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 H171 FJB, 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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H171 FJB is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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