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J454 GMX

1992 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,770 mi
Last recorded91,770 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Renault Trafic79,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ454 GMX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2025 91,770 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

overheating unable to tesr emissions

Pass 26 Jul 2024 91,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 91,506 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch holed and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 91,501 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 91,501 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber u/s (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 90,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 90,841 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 90,787 miles

underbody rust

Pass 6 Jul 2015 90,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 90,499 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 90,467 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,888 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust mountings broken but not insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2012 89,888 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

centre and rear exhaust mountings broken but not insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2011 86,819 miles

nearside and offside front steps corroding

nearside rear wheel beasring slight roughness

offside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Fail 8 Aug 2011 86,819 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front steps corroding

nearside rear wheel beasring slight roughness

offside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 19 Jul 2010 82,490 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

exhaust rusty on mounts

nearside and offside headlamp reflectors faded

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 13 Aug 2009 78,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 78,785 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

non obligatory mirror loose n/s/f

Pass 10 Jun 2009 78,556 miles

exhaust system leaking

front brake hose ferules rusty

headlamp beam images poor

nearside number plate light casing damaged

offside rear and nearside rear back plates rusty

windscreen damaged

Pass 13 May 2008 75,439 miles

headlamp aims on limit

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

radiator poor

slight interaction rear lights

Pass 2 May 2007 70,380 miles

as per advise sheet issued on 30/4/07

Fail 30 Apr 2007 70,380 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

cambelt last changed?

exhaust system leaking

offside front and nearside front anti roll bar link bushes in poor condition

offside rear and nearside rear back plates damp

radiater in poor condition

rear number plate poor

screen washers poorly aimed

slight lateral movement at steering wheel

Pass 11 May 2006 67,051 miles

as per advise sheet issued at 10.23 on 11/5/06

Fail 11 May 2006 67,051 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe rusty

fuel cap seal in poor condition

offside rear and nearside rear back plates damp

oil leak present

rear exhaust mounting perished and cracked

rear number plate coming loose

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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J454 GMX is a 1992 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 J454 GMX, 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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J454 GMX is a 1992 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 May 1992.

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