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J459 PHA

1992 Renault Trafic

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,097 mi
Last recorded98,097 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Renault Trafic79,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ459 PHA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 98,097 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch + Engine bay bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R and N/S/R - D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S and N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 95,885 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Engine bay bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch / bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R and N/S/R - D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S and N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 95,885 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sliding door cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Engine bay bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch / bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R and N/S/R - D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S and N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 94,194 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F +O/S/F body mounting rubbers and link rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 17 May 2021 94,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F +O/S/F body mounting rubbers and link rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 92,366 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 92,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nsr sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength osr sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 90,519 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 90,519 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.C.1)

Central Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s sill (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 104,030 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion and back corroded due standing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s front to rear sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and rusty both sides (2.7.4)

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

exhaust system rusty

under car needs attention to preserve.

Fail 11 May 2017 104,030 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion and back corroded due standing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s front to rear sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and rusty both sides (2.7.4)

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

exhaust system rusty

under car needs attention to preserve.

Pass 19 May 2016 86,482 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking top and bottom bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner sillunder door holed

Rear excess travel to end lock.

centre rubber missing

handbrake button been repaired

under car corroded to excess needs attention

Fail 6 May 2016 86,481 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings to rear inner sill excessevley corroded and holed. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front and rear inner sills under car holed (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear jacking points corroded and holed to excess. (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking top and bottom bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner sillunder door holed

Rear excess travel to end lock.

centre rubber missing

under car corroded to excess needs attention

Pass 27 Mar 2015 85,640 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front jacking points corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 85,640 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

offside and nearside front jacking points corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 84,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front jack piont corroded

exhaust rubber perished

Fail 9 Aug 2013 84,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front jack piont corroded

exhaust rubber perished

Pass 5 Apr 2012 83,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 83,904 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 82,737 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 82,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 75,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 74,265 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 73,133 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 69,111 miles

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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J459 PHA is a 1992 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J459 PHA, 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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J459 PHA is a 1992 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 June 1992.

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