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J997 PTT

1992 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,122 mi
Last recorded70,122 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Renault Trafic79,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ997 PTT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 70,122 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 70,121 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill under body (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 70,119 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to multiple leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 68,274 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside inner sills excess corrosion

Offside mirror repaired

both outer sills excess corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2022 68,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside inner sills excess corrosion

Offside mirror repaired

both outer sills excess corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2021 67,209 miles

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

Nearside lower b post corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

general under body corrosion

nsf and osf inner arch's corroded

os inner sill corroded

os outer sill corroded

osf jacking point corroded

osf outer sill corroded

osr and nsr inner sill corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2021 67,209 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

os outer sill corroded

osf jacking point corroded

osf outer sill corroded

osr and nsr inner sill corroded

os inner sill corroded

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

Nearside lower b post corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

general under body corrosion

nsf and osf inner arch's corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 65,293 miles

Nearside Rear Outer mirror smashed

banner on screen NOT affecting drivers view of road

dash wiring messy and hanging loose

front lower jacking points corroded and holed

lower outer sills holed and corroded

speedo needle distorted and probably under reading

Fail 27 Aug 2020 65,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake pad retaining pin missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward most leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward most leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rearmost leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Spare wheel likely to become detached (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer mirror smashed

banner on screen NOT affecting drivers view of road

dash wiring messy and hanging loose

front lower jacking points corroded and holed

lower outer sills holed and corroded

speedo needle distorted and probably under reading

Pass 24 Apr 2019 61,994 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 56,674 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 57,092 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 57,092 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,031 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 52,687 miles

corrosion around jacking points , n/s/f tyre perished , corrosion in front discs .

Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,376 miles

pitting in front discs /o/s/r wheel bearing noise

Pass 26 Apr 2013 49,172 miles

coolant leak on back of engine

corrosion in exhaust system

crack in o/s/r light lens

front discs pitted

Fail 25 Apr 2013 49,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leak on back of engine

corrosion in exhaust system

crack in o/s/r light lens

front discs pitted

Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2012 46,782 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,014 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Fail 19 Apr 2011 45,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2010 43,777 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 43,777 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 43,305 miles

nsf nsr and osr tyres advance signs of perishing

Pass 20 May 2008 42,900 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 42,491 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 41,517 miles

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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J997 PTT is a 1992 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J997 PTT, 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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J997 PTT is a 1992 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 June 1992.

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