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J332 HRV

1991 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,183 mi
Last recorded99,183 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Renault Trafic78,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ332 HRV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 99,183 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 99,183 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2025 99,142 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 99,138 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel hose leaking fuel sender (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2024 98,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 98,575 miles

Offside Front under head light slight corrosion no load bearing area

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavily under sealed

Fail 6 Jul 2022 98,559 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear spring mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Understep and inner wing corroded

Offside Inner Sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 96,230 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear under quarter area corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 93,741 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 93,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 92,414 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front o/s and n/s jacking points corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 92,221 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall starting to split with age

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front outrigger/jacking point mount corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear lower under quarters corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 92,221 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall starting to split with age

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front outrigger/jacking point mount corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear lower under quarters corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 91,702 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to split with age

Nearside Rear outer sill starting to corrode

Nearside Rear under outrigger starting to corrode

Pass 4 Apr 2016 90,144 miles

play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 4 Apr 2016 90,144 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 27 Mar 2015 88,602 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 88,597 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 86,575 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 86,547 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 85,723 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 85,109 miles

spare wheel not very secureon buut door

Fail 8 Feb 2012 85,107 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

spare wheel not very secure on boot door

Pass 10 Feb 2011 83,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leek on engine

Fail 4 Feb 2011 83,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsr light lenz cracked not showing white light

oil leek on engine

Pass 30 Jun 2010 83,260 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion rear wheel arches

Pass 9 Sep 2008 81,576 miles

corrosion to floor, sills and cross members

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 11 Sep 2007 79,185 miles

surface corrosion to offside and nearside sills

Fail 5 Sep 2007 79,185 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside and nearside sills have surface corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2006 109,052 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear tyre perished. †slight play to steering rack. †exhaust corroded. †unable to measure brake pads. †surface corrosion to floor pan and both front wheel arches.

Fail 9 Sep 2005 69,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to see brake pads.

Pass 9 Sep 2005 69,182 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

unable to see brake pads.

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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J332 HRV is a 1991 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J332 HRV, 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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J332 HRV is a 1991 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 December 1991.

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