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J187 SDP

1991 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,298 mi
Last recorded117,298 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1991 Renault Trafic78,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ187 SDP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2016 117,298 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 116,039 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 115,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 114,211 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 114,173 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 111,584 miles

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Fail 12 Jul 2013 111,544 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 9 Jul 2012 111,215 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 111,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 110,187 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 109,485 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 109,485 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 108,757 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 108,216 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 108,208 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 106,167 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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J187 SDP is a 1991 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 J187 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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J187 SDP is a 1991 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 September 1991.

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