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H974 XGH

1991 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

65,964 mi
Last recorded65,964 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Renault Trafic78,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH974 XGH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 65,964 miles

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides, outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 65,964 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 65,494 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills and offside front inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

offside headlamp interacting with indicator

Fail 1 Nov 2024 65,493 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills and offside front inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

offside headlamp interacting with indicator

Pass 11 Nov 2023 64,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Residue covering engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades split but clear screen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 64,855 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both inner faces excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective Both mid section mounts/brackets (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Residue covering engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades split but still clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 64,361 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 63,210 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 63,210 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 62,695 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Sep 2020 62,692 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease but preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

odometer not working

Fail 17 Sep 2019

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease but preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

odometer not working

Pass 4 Jun 2018 705,051 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 May 2018 605,051 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2017 505,050 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 505,048 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

grease contamination noted to offside front disc/hub.advise attention.

rear exhaust mounting split.

Fail 18 May 2016 505,048 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

grease contamination noted to offside front disc/hub.advise attention.

rear exhaust mounting split.

Pass 21 May 2015 105,045 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 505,036 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 May 2014 405,035 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 505,020 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 505,019 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 505,003 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2012 505,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 70,492 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface rust on discs

Fail 14 Jun 2011 70,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface rust on discs

Pass 6 Jul 2010 504,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 80,496 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 60,496 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,493 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 54,930 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 194,918 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 3,876 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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H974 XGH is a 1991 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1991 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 78,767 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 H974 XGH, 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 35 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H974 XGH is a 1991 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 February 1991.

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