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J231 CGK

1991 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

66,658 mi
Last recorded66,658 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault Trafic78,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ231 CGK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2008 66,658 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2007 63,030 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 62,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 57,263 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 57,261 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2005 57,255 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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J231 CGK is a 1991 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J231 CGK, 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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What year was J231 CGK registered?

J231 CGK is a 1991 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 August 1991.

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