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J665 SBW

1992 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

119,220 mi
Last recorded119,220 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Renault Trafic79,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ665 SBW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 119,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 119,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 119,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 117,985 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

general corrosion underneath

Fail 9 Oct 2023 117,979 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting SILL (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting SILL (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

general corrosion underneath

Pass 10 Oct 2022 115,684 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 111,096 miles

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

rear brake drums damp

Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,766 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 104,555 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 104,555 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 104,555 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 104,501 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 104,181 miles

nearside steering rack gaitor split and both inner cv gaitors insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2015 104,162 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside steering rack gaitor split and both inner cv gaitors insecure

Pass 14 May 2014 100,630 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 100,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 97,710 miles

n/s/r gease cap missing.

Fail 5 Apr 2013 97,710 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r gease cap missing.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 95,111 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,020 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 92,020 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 88,319 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 88,306 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 89,834 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 89,834 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 81,127 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 61,127 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 77,293 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 77,293 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 74,187 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 74,185 miles

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

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

emission test result may differ when exhaust is †repaired.

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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J665 SBW is a 1992 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 J665 SBW, 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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J665 SBW is a 1992 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 May 1992.

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