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J125 FWS

1991 Renault Trafic

Grey Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

75,312 mi
Last recorded75,312 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1991 Renault Trafic78,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ125 FWS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 75,312 miles

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s and o/s underbody/outer inner steps have general corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2023 74,864 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue colour/leds and are flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front front crossmember is corroded and not excessive

Nearside Front nearside front outer sill is excessively corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

most exterior panels/doors/wings have signs of filler repairs.

underside and frame of bonnet is heavily corroded but not affecting the strength or bonnet fixing points

underside of vehicle has previously had extension corrosion repairs and welding to most of inner, outer sills, wheel arch areas and rear spring mounts

Fail 22 Aug 2023 74,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue colour/leds and are flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front front crossmember is corroded and not excessive

Nearside Front nearside front outer sill is excessively corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

most exterior panels/doors/wings have signs of filler repairs.

underside and frame of bonnet is heavily corroded but not affecting the strength or bonnet fixing points

underside of vehicle has previously had extension corrosion repairs and welding to most of inner, outer sills, wheel arch areas and rear spring mounts

Pass 12 Sep 2022 73,500 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner and outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

all underside is wax oiled making inspecting more difficult

most non structural bolt on panels are corroded and holed in places

Fail 8 Sep 2022 73,500 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.3 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front slight play in steering rack

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner and outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all underside is wax oiled making inspecting more difficult

most non structural bolt on panels are corroded and holed in places

Pass 13 Sep 2021 72,296 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, front spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 72,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, front spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 72,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

inner sills corroded both sides but not deemed as structural

slight play in top column bush

Pass 22 Jun 2017 70,577 miles

all four tyres perished across tread, due to standing for a long period of time.

exhaust system corroded and in general poor condition

inner sills corroded both sides but not in a prescribed area

inner sills corroded both sides but not in a prescribed area

Fail 6 Jun 2017 70,576 miles

Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter insecure, engine bay near carburettor (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All four tyres slightly perished across tread in one area from vehicle standing for a long period of time

All four tyres slightly perished across tread in one area from vehicle standing for a long period of time

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front service (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system corroded and generally in poor condition

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Vehicle under body excessively corroded outside prescribed areas and generally in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)

Exhaust system generally in poor condition

Front brakes binding slightly

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Vehicle underside excessively corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 11 Apr 2016 68,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)

Exhaust system generally in poor condition

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Vehicle underside excessively corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 20 Jun 2012 67,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2012 67,868 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 67,046 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ns & os inner sill holed by corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2011 67,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ns & os inner sill holed by corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,683 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 64,850 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 64,413 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 64,413 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 64,146 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 62,534 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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J125 FWS is a 1991 Renault Trafic in Grey with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 J125 FWS, 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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J125 FWS is a 1991 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 December 1991.

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