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J520 RRU

1992 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,827 mi
Last recorded70,827 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Renault Trafic79,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ520 RRU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 70,827 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 69,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 69,820 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated 1 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 68,672 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 67,566 miles

n/s outer cv gaiter leaking grease

Pass 1 Apr 2022 66,098 miles

n/s cv gaiter leaking grease

Pass 7 Oct 2020 64,816 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 63,050 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 62,165 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,858 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

minor oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,529 miles

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

Slight front brake bind.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,331 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2013 59,251 miles

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

both front bottom ball joint dust cover starting to perish

light surface rust on rear wheel arches

light under body surface rust at rear of vehicle

slight exhaust blow from rear exhaust silencer

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,251 miles

both front bottom ball joint dust cover starting to perish

light surface rust on rear wheel arches

light under body surface rust at rear of vehicle

slight exhaust blow from rear exhaust silencer

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2012 59,078 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 58,766 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 58,766 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 58,276 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,276 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 57,820 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 56,521 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)

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

minor leak from n/s cv boot

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

slight play in o/s steering rack boot

Fail 5 Mar 2008 56,521 miles

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

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)

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

minor leak from n/s cv boot

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

slight play in o/s steering rack boot

Pass 8 Mar 2007 54,928 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 53,493 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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J520 RRU is a 1992 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J520 RRU, 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 J520 RRU registered?

J520 RRU is a 1992 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 March 1992.

Is J520 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J520 RRU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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