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J290 UNT

1991 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,538 mi
Last recorded129,538 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 Renault Trafic78,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ290 UNT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 129,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 124,446 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 118,394 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 110,251 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 102,562 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 96,757 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 96,757 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 95,287 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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J290 UNT is a 1991 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J290 UNT, 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 J290 UNT registered?

J290 UNT is a 1991 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J290 UNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J290 UNT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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