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J449 LBY

1992 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,836 mi
Last recorded81,836 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 Renault Trafic79,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ449 LBY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 81,836 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 81,239 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 81,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Statutory seat belt missing n/s/r lap belt half missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

n/s/r o/s/r inner wheel archs corroded

wipers do not stop in park postion

Pass 13 Apr 2015 79,318 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,693 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,437 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 75,437 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 72,691 miles

n/side & o/side track rod end ball joint dust covers split.

n/side door mirror glass has crack.

n/side front lower ball joint dust cover split.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 72,691 miles

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

n/side & o/side track rod end ball joint dust covers split.

n/side door mirror glass has crack.

n/side front lower ball joint dust cover split.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 69,434 miles

o/side rear tyre has cracking to the tread pattern.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 69,434 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/side rear tyre has cracking to the tread pattern.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 66,854 miles

n /side door mirror cracked.

n/side & o/side front lower suspension ball joint dust covers split.

slight free play in the o/side steering rack.

slight twist in o/side front flexible brake hose.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 65,094 miles

front & rear tyres have cracking in tread pattern.

n/side & o/side track rod end ball joint dust covers split.

n/side door mirror glass cracked.

n/side front lower suspension ball joint dust cover split.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 62,582 miles

n/side & o/side front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges.

n/side door mirror cracked.

Fail 17 Mar 2008 62,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

n/side & o/side front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges.

n/side door mirror cracked.

Pass 6 Apr 2007 60,388 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

SLIGHT WEAR AND PLAY IN STEERING RACK.

Fail 5 Apr 2007 60,388 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

SLIGHT PLAY AND WEAR IN STEERING RACK.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 60,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J449 LBY is a 1992 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 79,099 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 J449 LBY, 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 34 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J449 LBY is a 1992 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 January 1992.

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