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J880 VEP

1992 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,971 mi
Last recorded152,971 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Renault Trafic79,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ880 VEP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2013 152,971 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all under body surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2012 151,704 miles

brake fluid low

o/s/f and rear jacking point corroded

side door condition

Fail 5 Jul 2012 151,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

brake fluid low

o/s/f and rear jacking point corroded

side door condition

Pass 27 Jun 2011 149,781 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

rear wheel bearings play

Fail 23 Jun 2011 149,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

rear wheel bearings play

Pass 23 Jun 2010 148,597 miles

no plate lights advise inspection

o/s inner rack end play

o/s/r welding

Pass 24 Jun 2009 147,352 miles

long handbrake travel

n/s/door mirror condition

play in o/s steering rack

Fail 16 Jun 2009 147,316 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/door mirror condition

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2008 145,701 miles

battery insecure

both front strut tops play

both rear wheelbearings play

o/s/f steering rack play

o/s/fmetal brake pipe condition

vehicle excessivly welded

Fail 7 Apr 2008 145,585 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front strut tops play

both rear wheel bearings play

metal brake pipe o/s/f condition

n/s sillcondition ( damage)

o/s/f steering rack play

Pass 26 Feb 2007 141,684 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight corrosion rear crossmember outer panel

Fail 14 Feb 2007 141,542 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight corrosion rear crossmember outer panel

Pass 27 Feb 2006 138,320 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 138,235 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

excessive corrosion to front outriggers of both sides not within any prescribed area

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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J880 VEP is a 1992 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J880 VEP, 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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J880 VEP is a 1992 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 February 1992.

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