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J727 PLJ

1991 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,435 mi
Last recorded164,435 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 Renault Trafic78,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ727 PLJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 164,435 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 164,394 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 156,074 miles

drivers seat, nearside rear bolt missing

nearside aim on minimum

offside headlamp poor

rear tyres very perished

Fail 20 Oct 2010 156,062 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

drivers seat, nearside rear bolt missing

nearside aim on minimum

nearside rear tyre very low

offside headlamp poor

rear tyres very perished

Pass 28 Oct 2009 148,676 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 148,676 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 146,981 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre slightly perrrished

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside rear leaf spring mounting prescribed areas slightly corroded

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2008 146,981 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre slightly perrrished

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside rear leaf spring mounting prescribed areas slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2007 144,447 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 139,136 miles

parking brake efficiency on minimum limit of 16%

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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J727 PLJ is a 1991 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J727 PLJ, 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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J727 PLJ is a 1991 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 September 1991.

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