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J257 BYD

1991 Renault Trafic

Beige Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,834 mi
Last recorded7,834 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 1991 Renault Trafic78,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ257 BYD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 7,834 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired quite rusty (1.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 7,780 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 7,780 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 7,734 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 7,412 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 6,373 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 6,373 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 5,686 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 4,304 miles

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

slight free play in both inner steering rack ball joints

Fail 29 Oct 2015 4,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside side, slight corrosion close to seatbelt mounting prescribed area

Pass 18 Nov 2014 3,273 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 2,849 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 2,133 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 2,132 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both steering rack ends have play in ball joints

Pass 14 Jul 2011 1,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 67,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F steering rack end has slight play in ball joint

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 65,590 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 64,299 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 62,552 miles

N/S RACK BOOT SPLITTING.

PUNCTURE-N/S C/V BOOT.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 60,584 miles

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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J257 BYD is a 1991 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J257 BYD, 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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J257 BYD is a 1991 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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