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J488 UAN

1992 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,342 mi
Last recorded91,342 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Renault Trafic79,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ488 UAN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 91,342 miles

Offside Front step corroding

Fail 29 Jul 2025 91,332 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door step corroding

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 91,314 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 91,159 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 91,064 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2021 90,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing mirror slightly cracked

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2020 90,097 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 88,625 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 87,228 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 85,990 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 85,983 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 84,862 miles

both front tyers onwalls deteriorated.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 84,248 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 83,408 miles

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Dec 2013 83,399 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2013 83,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

corrosion found st side /support sills chassisand floor pans

excessive corrsion found at o/s front side sill not within 30cms of main load bearing

Fail 9 Apr 2013 83,049 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

corrosion found st side /support sills chassisand floor pans

excessive corrsion found at o/s front side sill not within 30cms of main load bearing

Pass 2 Apr 2012 82,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion found at side sills support sills and chassis

Pass 28 Mar 2011 81,694 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 80,925 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 79,992 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 78,532 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 77,494 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 75,387 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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J488 UAN is a 1992 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J488 UAN, 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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What year was J488 UAN registered?

J488 UAN is a 1992 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 April 1992.

Is J488 UAN safe to buy?

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