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J8 BDS

1992 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

172,542 mi
Last recorded172,542 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Renault Trafic79,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 BDS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 172,542 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 May 2008 172,542 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 172,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyre outer walls deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2006 172,390 miles

n/s/r 1/4 bumper missing

Fail 21 Aug 2006 172,390 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r 1/4 bumper missing

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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J8 BDS is a 1992 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J8 BDS, 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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What year was J8 BDS registered?

J8 BDS is a 1992 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 January 1992.

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