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J238 YWU

1991 Renault Trafic

Beige Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,543 mi
Last recorded90,543 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Renault Trafic78,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ238 YWU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 90,543 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 90,521 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 90,337 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 90,309 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 90,309 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 88,985 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 86,402 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 86,402 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 82,257 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 81,560 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 80,165 miles

Battery insecure

near side rear service brake reading could be better

Fail 9 Feb 2009 80,165 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

near side rear service brake reading could be better

Pass 1 Aug 2008 80,152 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2008 80,152 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2006 77,093 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 77,073 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2005 75,065 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 75,065 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

bumper insecure

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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J238 YWU is a 1991 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J238 YWU, 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 J238 YWU registered?

J238 YWU is a 1991 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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