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H981 SJX

1990 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

39,073 mi
Last recorded39,073 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Renault Trafic77,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH981 SJX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 39,073 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 38,879 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 38,511 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2024 38,508 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2023 37,931 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 37,909 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust gas leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Advise oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2017 36,543 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 36,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 35,443 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 35,441 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2015 31,562 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 29,205 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 29,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 28,512 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 28,134 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,102 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,079 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 71,801 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,005 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 28,000 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,881 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 27,649 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 27,385 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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H981 SJX is a 1990 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H981 SJX, 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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What year was H981 SJX registered?

H981 SJX is a 1990 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 November 1990.

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