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J973 BWU

1992 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,073 mi
Last recorded68,073 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1992 Renault Trafic79,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ973 BWU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2022 68,073 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion to underside floors and sills, steering and suspension items (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 25 Feb 2021 66,993 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished/worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General under body corrosion throughout vehicle length.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lens damaged.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting rubbers perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 66,961 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer insecure Rear silencer. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Scratched. (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished/worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General under body corrosion throughout vehicle length.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lens damaged.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting rubbers perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 63,532 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2019 63,532 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2018 63,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front jacking points corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,008 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 61,313 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 57,904 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 57,904 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 57,002 miles

Brakes pipes coated heavily in substance

Gear oil leak

N/S/R Weel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 55,587 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 55,587 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 52,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 50,097 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 50,095 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 48,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Outer Sill Holed And corroded But Just Out Off Seat Mounting Area

Fail 19 Mar 2009 48,404 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Outer Sill Holed And corroded But Just Out Off Seat Mounting Area

Pass 12 Mar 2008 46,154 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 41,476 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J973 BWU is a 1992 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J973 BWU, 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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J973 BWU is a 1992 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 February 1992.

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