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J53 FVH

1991 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

46,143 mi
Last recorded46,143 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Renault Trafic78,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ53 FVH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 46,143 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting subframe holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front shocks corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front light lens cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

whole underside corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2022 45,862 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including steering rack mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both inner arches corroded/holed in engine bay

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all road wheels highly corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2022 45,850 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end holed in wheel arch, near drivers seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including steering rack mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both inner arches corroded/holed in engine bay

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all road wheels highly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 45,621 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack mountings corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake caliper components incorrectly assembled, caliper slightly lose but not likely to fall off

Offside Front inner rear arch holed by jacking point

all road wheels heavily corroded

both front inner wheel arches corroded/holed in engine bay

Fail 1 Apr 2021 45,614 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack mountings corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake caliper components incorrectly assembled, caliper slightly lose but not likely to fall off

Offside Front inner rear arch holed by jacking point

all road wheels heavily corroded

both front inner wheel arches corroded/holed in engine bay

Pass 10 Dec 2019 45,192 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened highly corroded but seems sound (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body generally corroded

road wheels corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2019 45,185 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed, marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened highly corroded but seems sound (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body generally corroded

road wheels corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 44,460 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension and steering rack mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive b piller/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2018 44,453 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, see yellow marks (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b pillar/sill see yellow marks (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front lamps coming on with stop lamps (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle ns lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box burnt out (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure backbox mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension and steering rack mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive b piller/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 43,636 miles

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

both sills corroded inner and outer

front suspension sub frame corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 43,629 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both sills corroded inner and outer

front suspension sub frame corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 42,794 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,295 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,822 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 41,822 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 41,174 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 41,174 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 40,465 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 40,465 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,888 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 39,888 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,320 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 39,320 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,762 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 37,761 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 36,353 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 36,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 36,132 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 36,132 miles

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

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

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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J53 FVH is a 1991 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 J53 FVH, 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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J53 FVH is a 1991 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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