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J511 KAE

1992 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

74,038 mi
Last recorded74,038 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Renault Trafic79,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ511 KAE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 74,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch at old repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 74,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2025 74,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 74,038 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 74,038 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced out rigger partially removed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper arch corroded

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

Offside Inner sill poorly repaired

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear arch corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 72,446 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 72,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020 72,217 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 71,264 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2018 69,657 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroding slighty

Pass 19 Aug 2017 67,722 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front near inner step corroded but outside areas

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2016 66,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,651 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,402 miles

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

off side front chassis section corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 62,137 miles

ADVISE! Underside of vehicle is coroded.

Fail 8 Aug 2013 62,132 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ADVISE! Underside of vehicle is coroded.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 62,068 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

oil level low

oil light remaining on

plastic under tray rubbing on steering gaitor

some surface corerowion to vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2012 61,917 miles

BOTH BATTERIES INSECURE (WILL BE FAILURE IN FUTURE)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF & OSF INNER WINGS BADLY CORRODED

NSF CHASSIS OUTRIGGER CORRODED

NSR BUMPER CAP MISSING

OIL & TEMP LIGHTS ON!

OSF WING INSECURE

Fail 15 Jun 2012 61,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH BATTERIES INSECURE (WILL BE FAILURE IN FUTURE)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF & OSF INNER WINGS BADLY CORRODED

NSF CHASSIS OUTRIGGER CORRODED

NSR BUMPER CAP MISSING

OIL & TEMP LIGHTS ON!

OSF WING INSECURE

Pass 23 Jun 2011 60,314 miles

Battery insecure

OSF & NSF INNER WINGS CORRODED

exhaust slightly smokey

Fail 20 Jun 2011 60,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

OSF & NSF INNER WINGS CORRODED

Pass 3 Jun 2010 58,377 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

oil/temp warning lamp on

Fail 21 May 2010 58,375 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

oil/temp warning lamp on

Pass 3 Jun 2009 56,703 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 56,702 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 53,410 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 53,393 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 50,579 miles

all arches corrodeing

Fail 3 Apr 2007 50,579 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

all arches corrodeing

Pass 23 Feb 2006 48,490 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 48,404 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

car tyre fitted to r/o/s

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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J511 KAE is a 1992 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 J511 KAE, 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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J511 KAE is a 1992 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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