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J189 GMR

1991 Renault Trafic

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

61,064 mi
Last recorded61,064 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1991 Renault Trafic78,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ189 GMR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2018 61,064 miles

Emissions not tested Can not get reading due to leaking exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 57,694 miles

Slight noise from nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Slight split in nearside wiper blade

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 57,694 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Slight split in nearside wiper blade

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 May 2017 57,637 miles

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)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 May 2016 54,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front jacking point weak

Oil leak

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

slight perishing to brake hoses

Fail 16 May 2016 54,153 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front jacking point weak

Oil leak

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

slight perishing to brake hoses

Pass 28 May 2015 53,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight noise from offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 May 2015 52,192 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight noise from offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 May 2014 50,119 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2014 50,052 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 47,654 miles

exhaust in poor condition

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

front brake hoses in poor condition

n/s front inner wheel arch in poor condition

o/s front disc in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,709 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,373 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 41,899 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 41,899 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.1d)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,095 miles

all exhaust mounis starting to perish

windscreen damaged centre top not affecting view off road

Fail 17 Mar 2009 40,095 miles

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

all exhaust mounis starting to perish

windscreen damaged centre top not affecting view off road

Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,270 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Centre and rear side windows do not have safety glass markings

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 38,270 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Centre and rear side windows do not have safety glass markings

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,914 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 35,914 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 34,502 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 34,501 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.1d)

Rear Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J189 GMR is a 1991 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 J189 GMR, 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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J189 GMR is a 1991 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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