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J493 FDM

1991 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,250 mi
Last recorded82,250 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Renault Trafic78,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ493 FDM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 82,250 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 82,250 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf/osf outer sill holed

osf door hinge area corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 82,401 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 82,239 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near side front tyre wall cracking

offside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2008 82,491 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 81,530 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 81,231 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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J493 FDM is a 1991 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 78,767 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 J493 FDM, 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 35 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J493 FDM registered?

J493 FDM is a 1991 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 December 1991.

Is J493 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J493 FDM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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