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J599 JJR

1992 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

85,263 mi
Last recorded85,263 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Renault Trafic79,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ599 JJR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2024 85,263 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wing / wheel well holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wing holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/wheel well holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall cracked to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 85,250 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 85,248 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 85,234 miles

Nearside Front inner steering arm play

Fail 26 Apr 2021 85,234 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner steering arm play

Fail 24 Nov 2020 85,231 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished and split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all hazard lights innoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached leafspring assister (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached leafspring assister (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

oil leak at engine/gearbox area

steering wheel fouling on steering column shroud

Pass 31 May 2019 85,299 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2019 85,229 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety at fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bonded suspension unit insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible both aux air bags on rear axle (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,811 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 21 Jul 2016 84,809 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Emissions not tested not running properly (7.3.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting window (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion plate on chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside inner tie rod excessive movement

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

Offside inner tie rod

Oil leak ()

master cylinder corroded

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 15 May 2015 83,632 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside front inner wings corroded not within a prescribed area

Fail 28 Apr 2015 83,631 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside front inner wings corroded not within a prescribed area

Pass 16 May 2014 83,261 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2014 83,261 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front lower jack point corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2012 82,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

weld to offside front drop link

welding to chassis heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Mar 2012 82,147 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 79,463 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r tyre has cut in tread less than 25mm but deep enough to rech cords

Fail 5 Aug 2010 79,406 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r tyre has cut in tread less than 25mm but deep enough to rech cords

Pass 28 Jul 2009 70,653 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2009 70,653 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 63,310 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 57,944 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 57,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)

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

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

Offside and nearside front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Offside front bake disc worn on inside face.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 51,823 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 51,823 miles

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 44,782 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 44,782 miles

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

Offside Front 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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J599 JJR is a 1992 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

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 J599 JJR, 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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J599 JJR is a 1992 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 May 1992.

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