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J436 MWD

1991 Renault Trafic

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,506 mi
Last recorded139,506 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1991 Renault Trafic78,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ436 MWD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2010 139,506 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 135,289 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 135,215 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 130,667 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 130,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 127,201 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 122,620 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 122,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s.and n/s lower step sills corroded

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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J436 MWD is a 1991 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J436 MWD, 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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J436 MWD is a 1991 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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