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J531 KEM

1991 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,346 mi
Last recorded93,346 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1991 Renault Trafic78,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ531 KEM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 93,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 93,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected N/S/R SPRING (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 85,178 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 77,989 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 77,989 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,551 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 71,551 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2017 71,532 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

body generally corroded

radiator lower mount corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,834 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member - radiator carrier (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflector (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Window is inoperative - Window has dropped

Oil dip stick level stop marker is mobile making level reading innacurrate

Fail 21 Apr 2016 69,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wing - Panel has been cut out (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Unit is broken (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Coolant level is low

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member - radiator carrier (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflector (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Window is inoperative - Window has dropped

Oil dip stick level stop marker is mobile making level reading innacurrate

Oil level is possibly low

Pass 2 May 2015 68,745 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 68,745 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 63,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front pipe mount bracket missing

nearside rear ond offside rear outer sills corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 63,175 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety catch semi siezed

exhaust front pipe mount bracket missing

nearside rear ond offside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,600 miles

front crossmember corroded in non prescribed area

Fail 26 Mar 2013 60,600 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded in non prescribed area

Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,238 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 59,976 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2007 59,355 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 59,355 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 58,268 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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J531 KEM is a 1991 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J531 KEM, 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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J531 KEM is a 1991 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 August 1991.

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