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J263 BYD

1991 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,179 mi
Last recorded59,179 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Renault Trafic78,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ263 BYD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 59,179 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 59,179 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 59,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 59,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 57,729 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 52,218 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 52,218 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard load valve by passed (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,621 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 55,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 55,317 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 54,442 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 54,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,557 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 52,531 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 52,530 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 51,511 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 51,511 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 50,379 miles

n/s/r brakes bindging

Fail 18 Feb 2010 48,435 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 48,435 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 48,356 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,006 miles

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

movement to drivers seat runners

Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,231 miles

o/s/r tyre perihed on outer wall

Fail 27 Apr 2007 42,231 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perihed on outer wall

Fail 2 Sep 2005 42,203 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 42,203 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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J263 BYD is a 1991 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J263 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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What year was J263 BYD registered?

J263 BYD is a 1991 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 October 1991.

Is J263 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J263 BYD shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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