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J160 FCD

1991 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

81,239 mi
Last recorded81,239 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Renault Trafic78,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ160 FCD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 81,239 miles

Vehicle corroded and shows signs of being stood for a long time under side of vehicle very rusty.

Fail 10 Jun 2024 81,236 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Accross the axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle corroded and shows signs of being stood for a long time under side of vehicle very rusty.

Fail 29 Sep 2021 81,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rearmost cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger - body mount. Front of Rear arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rearmost cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross-member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/s/r and n/s/r chassis leg general corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 80,107 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 80,090 miles

Emissions not tested THE CAR IS OVERHEATED (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 78,326 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 77,449 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

all tyres perished

both front wiper blades poor condition

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2018 77,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

all tyres perished

both front wiper blades poor condition

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2018 77,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Step. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre sill front to rear. (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Central Front Oil leak Engine. ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 76,516 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S anti roll link bushes some perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Front N/S and O/S slight brake binding.

Front N/S and O/S tyres some perishing to sidewalls close to bead.

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill / box section below passenger door. More than 300mm from seatbelt mount. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 76,513 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer endplate corroded through / leaking. (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested Coolant leak / risk of overheating. (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill rusthole near to jacking point and within 30cm of ( front ) leaf spring mount. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Central Coolant leak From rear of cylinder head general area. ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S anti roll link bushes perished. (2.4.G.2)

Front N/S and O/S brakes have some binding.

Front Tyres N/S /F and O/S/F sidewalls have some perishing close to bead.

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Corrosion to inner sill . (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Rust to N/S inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Rustholes to N/S outer sill and box section below passenger door/ fuel filler . More than 30 cm from seatbelt mount.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 73,276 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 73,249 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 72,229 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

van overheated during smoke test

Fail 23 Feb 2015 72,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

van overheated during smoke test

Pass 12 Feb 2014 70,657 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,885 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 65,876 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,761 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 57,752 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,275 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 51,253 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 47,746 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 22 Feb 2010 47,708 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Feb 2009 42,038 miles

bigger tyres on rear of vehicle than on the front

Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,119 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,210 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 38,189 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 37,023 miles

very small amount of play in steering rack

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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J160 FCD is a 1991 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 J160 FCD, 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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J160 FCD is a 1991 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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