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J499 GRV

1991 Renault Trafic

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

68,039 mi
Last recorded68,039 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Renault Trafic78,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ499 GRV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2024 68,039 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 1 Sep 2023 67,571 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock Absorber corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop Shaft Removed

Fail 29 Aug 2023 67,571 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock Absorber corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop Shaft Removed

Pass 1 Sep 2022 66,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

OIl leak from engine

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 66,779 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

OIl leak from engine

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 65,627 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 65,623 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 63,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

various suspension components poor rusty condition

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 63,581 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

various suspension components poor rusty condition

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 62,143 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jul 2019 61,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Does not illuminate when rear fog lamp is switched on (4.3.3 (b))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Brake pad warning wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Brake pad warning wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 60,801 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

steering stiff

Fail 28 Jul 2018 60,781 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Mar 2018 60,770 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to master cylinder (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Emissions not tested vehicle overheated, lost coolant. (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi's, both pipes (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point, multiple points of corrosion (Chalked) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/ chassis (chalked) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point, multiple points of corrosion (Chalked) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point area (chalked) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (chalked) (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Vehicle structure including chassis and suspension has corrosion throughout.

Pass 10 Jan 2017 57,684 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

underbody and suspension corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2017 57,667 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2015 53,743 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

propshaft centre bearing defective

suspension corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 49,085 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,194 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 48,194 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,574 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2011 46,574 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system front support bracket broken & centre support has emergency repair,but exhaust is still adequately supported.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2010 44,127 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,369 miles

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

rear leaf springs corroded

slight moment in steering rack ends

Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,980 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 41,495 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 41,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 41,165 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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J499 GRV is a 1991 Renault Trafic in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 J499 GRV, 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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J499 GRV is a 1991 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 August 1991.

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