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J479 RPH

1992 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

101,568 mi
Last recorded101,568 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Renault Trafic79,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ479 RPH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 101,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 101,568 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 101,139 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 100,727 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 99,450 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 99,450 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Main beam tell tail light not working

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 98,871 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 98,859 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 98,205 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 98,129 miles

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

some slight corrosion in places

underfloor heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Feb 2016 97,707 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 97,867 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section at rear hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 96,012 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2015 96,012 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2014 92,466 miles

both rear tyres outer walls deteriorated

off side front jacking point corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2014 92,466 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres outer walls deteriorated

off side front jacking point corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,353 miles

battery insicure

both front droplinks rubbers cracking

both front headlamp patterns weak

corrosion to brake servo

front suspension corroded

insicurity to nearside front seat swivel seat

nearside front wheel binding

washers has intermittant fault

Fail 2 Jan 2013 89,336 miles

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

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

battery insicure

both front droplinks rubbers cracking

both front headlamp patterns weak

corrosion to brake servo

front suspension corroded

insicurity to nearside front seat swivel seat

nearside front wheel binding

washers intermittant fault

Fail 22 Nov 2011 87,683 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 87,683 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 84,813 miles

slight blow center exhaust

Pass 14 Dec 2009 82,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 81,670 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 80,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

centre exhaust mountings splitting.vehicle underside+components corroded o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Jul 2008 80,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

centre exhaust mountings splitting.vehicle underside+components corroded o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Apr 2007 76,454 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 76,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 66,794 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

vehicle underside corroded. †low l/h parking brake efficiency

Fail 24 Mar 2006 66,794 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

vehicle underside corroded †low l/h parkingbrake efficiency

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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J479 RPH is a 1992 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1992 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 79,099 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J479 RPH, 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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J479 RPH is a 1992 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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