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J973 VRX

1992 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

107,181 mi
Last recorded107,181 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1992 Renault Trafic79,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 107,181 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 May 2024 107,177 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2023 106,592 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 106,567 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 106,520 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit BOTH BATTERIES. (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Outer Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONTS. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CHASSIS ON BACK PAREL BY LEAF SPRING MOUNTING AREA. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ARCH BY JACKING POINT AREA. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CHASSIS ON BACK PAREL BY LEAF SPRING MOUNTING AREA. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNABLE TO TEST OSF,NSR AND OSR WHEEL BEARINGS, DUE TO EXCESSIVE BINDING BRAKES.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 106,027 miles

o/s front + rear, inner + outer sill corroded + holed

Fail 31 Jul 2021 105,978 miles

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

o/s front + rear, inner + outer sill corroded + holed

Pass 30 Jul 2020 103,462 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/side panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 102,825 miles

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front outer sill/door step holed and rusty

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 102,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front outer sill/door step holed and rusty

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

both front hub bearings not checked

Pass 1 Aug 2017 101,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 27 Jul 2017 101,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2016 100,752 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 98,825 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 98,825 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 98,746 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 98,473 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 97,499 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 96,051 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 96,051 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 93,854 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 93,854 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 92,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion to entire chassis

Fail 13 May 2009 92,191 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion to entire chassis

Pass 18 Jun 2005 92,172 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 92,172 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under camper rusty

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 VRX is a 1992 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX is a 1992 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 June 1992.

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