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K170 GCH

1992 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

98,594 mi
Last recorded98,594 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 1992 Renault Trafic79,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK170 GCH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 98,594 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

General under body corrosion and covered repairs in underseal

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 98,593 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front section by mounting (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring (front mounting area ) box section to inner sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring (rear mounting area ) inner sill to cross member marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring (front mounting area ) box section to inner sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

General under body corrosion and covered repairs in underseal

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 95,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

osf inner arch corroded but not within 30cm of structural points

vehicle has various welding and black underseal over previous repairs

Fail 17 Jul 2020 95,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick image to the right (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

osf inner arch corroded but not within 30cm of structural points

vehicle has various welding and black underseal over previous repairs

Pass 30 Jul 2019 92,933 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 92,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect right hand kick-off (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by leaf spring ( chalked ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure sill inadequately repaired (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure sill not correctly welded ( chalked ) (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by leaf spring ( chalked ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 87,650 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low

Nearside side door rot at bottom

Offside Front wheel arch rot at front

Offside sill has multiple holes caused by rot

cant see front brake pads

front anti roll bar link bushes slight cracking

front crossmember under radiator corroded

rear fog light intermittent fault

rot at rear of vehicle in both corners

windscreen wipers streaky

Fail 6 Jun 2018 87,649 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch, rot at rear on crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front anti roll bar link bushes slight cracking

Nearside Front tyre low tread

Nearside side door rot at bottom

Offside Front wheel arch rot at front

Offside sill multiple holes

cant see front brake pads through wheel

front crossmember under radiator corroded

rear fog light intermittent fault

rot at rear of vehicle at ends of crossmembers

windscreen wipers streaky

Fail 14 May 2018 87,625 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion o/s/r arch (6.1.C.1)

Driver's seat insecure o/s/f inner sill area and bulkhead corroded with (seat mount ) prescribed area (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.04 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.33 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear rubber missing (7.1.1)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s/f (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r chassis area (spring mount area ) (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven rear brake imbalance 50% n/s/r lazy (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2017 87,321 miles

0s and ns front outriggers corroded but not in prescibed area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle very rusty and in poor condition

Fail 7 Sep 2017 87,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

0s and ns front outriggers corroded but not in prescibed area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle very rusty and in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

os and ns front outriggers corroded but not in prescibed area

Fail 12 Jul 2016 85,443 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

os and ns front outriggers corroded but not in prescibed area

Pass 22 Aug 2012 83,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake lines corroded

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

underside of vehicle plus components heavily corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2012 83,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advanced deterioration in vehicle generally

both front jacking point areas corroded & holed, recommend attention

exhaust system in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn low

nearside parking brake efficiency poor

offside front outer sill corroded & holed

offside wiper blade in very poor condition

slight binding in nearside front brake

Pass 11 Apr 2011 80,917 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 80,917 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 72,029 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 71,829 miles

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

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

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

nearside front jacking point is corroded

offside front jacking point is corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 27 May 2010 71,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 71,489 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 71,489 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 70,788 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 70,787 miles

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 69,552 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 69,552 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 65,318 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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K170 GCH is a 1992 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

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 K170 GCH, 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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K170 GCH is a 1992 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 September 1992.

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