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J318 PFX

1991 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

79,070 mi
Last recorded79,070 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 1991 Renault Trafic78,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ318 PFX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 79,070 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 78,880 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 78,876 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 78,876 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 x 14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2022 78,876 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 x 14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2021 78,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

tempory repair to both side repeaters

Fail 16 Nov 2020 78,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger by front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger by jacking mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger by jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps very dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Corrosion starting in nearside rear inner sill and by nearside front bumber mounting point

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front sidelight slow to illuminate

Pass 1 May 2019 75,641 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Jacking point very corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 74,496 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Oil leak sump rusty ()

all tyres side walls cracking and perrished

Fail 17 May 2018 74,496 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Oil leak sump rusty ()

all tyres side walls cracking and perrished

Pass 10 Aug 2017 73,321 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Aug 2017 73,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 73,152 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all four tyres perished

engine misfire

sump pourus

Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,009 miles

Oil leak sump porus oil bleeding through rust ()

all four tyres perished 2006 dot code

offside front door sill corroded but not in a perscribed area

Fail 28 Jul 2016 73,009 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure pin sheared (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak sump porus oil bleeding through rust ()

all four tyres perished 2006 dot code

offside front door sill corroded but not in a perscribed area

Pass 7 Aug 2015 72,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 72,227 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 70,345 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 67,933 miles

exhaust system corroded

vehicle underside starting to rust

Fail 24 Oct 2012 67,933 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust system corroded

vehicle underside starting to rust

Pass 14 May 2012 67,927 miles

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

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

body exterior starting to rust

engine sump corroded

exhaust system corroded

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 67,343 miles

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

engine sump badly corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2011 67,343 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

engine sump badly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 67,099 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 67,099 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2009 66,599 miles

offside sill panel corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2009 66,599 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside sill panel corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,421 miles

Filler cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 66,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Filler cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 66,375 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 66,375 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 65,597 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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J318 PFX is a 1991 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 J318 PFX, 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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J318 PFX is a 1991 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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