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J751 GMW

1991 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

160,981 mi
Last recorded160,981 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 Renault Trafic78,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ751 GMW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 160,981 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside inner sill and front out rigger corroded

unable to open side door

Fail 14 Sep 2011 160,981 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside inner sill and front out rigger corroded

unable to open side door

Pass 3 Sep 2010 160,981 miles

rear bump stops corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 3 Sep 2010 160,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear bump stops corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 20 Aug 2009 157,150 miles

n/s front jacking point rusted and holed

n/s outer sill rusted and holed

o/s front jacking point rusted and holed

o/s outer sill rusted and holed

rear wheel arches require attention

slight play in steering columb

Fail 14 Aug 2009 157,145 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

n/s front jacking point rusted and holed

n/s outer sill rusted and holed

nearside and offside front brakes binding

o/s front jacking point rusted and holed

o/s outer sill rusted and holed

rear wheel arches require attention

Pass 7 Aug 2008 154,085 miles

Oil leak

both rear bumper ends loose

brake pedal rubber worn

general surface corrosion

slight damage to rear light lens's

slight movement to ends of steering rack

Fail 6 Aug 2008 154,082 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear bumper ends loose

brake pedal rubber worn

general surface corrosion

slight damage to rear light lens's

slight movement to ends of steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2007 151,057 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 151,057 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

both front brakes slightly binding

light surface corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2006 147,906 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 147,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

slight movement to both ends of steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2005 145,014 miles

oil leaks

slight movement in steering rack

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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J751 GMW is a 1991 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J751 GMW, 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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What year was J751 GMW registered?

J751 GMW is a 1991 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 August 1991.

Is J751 GMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J751 GMW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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