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J129 SDP

1991 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

92,241 mi
Last recorded92,241 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1991 Renault Trafic78,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ129 SDP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 92,241 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 92,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked out sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 92,102 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and offside rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear bumpstop missing

Fail 15 Aug 2022 92,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and offside rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear bumpstop missing

Pass 11 May 2021 90,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rear spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive by rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 90,556 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 90,072 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair SERVICE BRAKE (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUSPENSION SPRING MOUNTAIN AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective SPARE USED ON NEARSIDE REAR FOR RETEST ADVISE NEW SPARE TYRE REQUIRED ()

Fail 16 Jul 2019 90,072 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair SERVICE BRAKE (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUSPENSION SPRING MOUNTAIN AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective SPARE USED ON NEARSIDE REAR FOR RETEST ADVISE NEW SPARE TYRE REQUIRED ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,985 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 88,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 87,746 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 87,745 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty inop (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill silicon not welded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 85,200 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 May 2016 85,196 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired INNER SILL AREA UNDERSIDE (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,832 miles

all welding repairs covered in undershultz

nearside and offside rear spring mount and spring shackle mount area lightly corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 83,832 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 83,801 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

previous repairs to rear cross member around rear springs

Fail 2 Sep 2013 83,795 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

previous repairs to rear cross member around rear springs

Pass 31 Jul 2012 83,122 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 83,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 82,431 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 81,931 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 81,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 81,307 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 81,307 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 78,767 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 78,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 77,271 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 77,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 75,534 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 75,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J129 SDP is a 1991 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 J129 SDP, 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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J129 SDP is a 1991 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 September 1991.

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