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K897 GRC

1992 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,051 mi
Last recorded122,051 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Renault Trafic79,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK897 GRC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 122,051 miles

Some corrosion of offside and nearside front suspension spring lower support mounting plates and shock absorber cases.

Windscreen damage -offside below wiper swept area.

Fail 3 Mar 2010 122,051 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some corrosion of offside and nearside front suspension spring lower support mounting plates and shock absorber cases.

Windscreen damage -offside below wiper swept area.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 121,229 miles

Offside windscreen daqmage below wiper swept area.

Some corrosion of chassis outriggers.

Fail 27 Jan 2009 121,226 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust poulticed but not leaking.

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

Offside windscreen daqmage below wiper swept area.

Some corrosion of chassis outriggers.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 119,812 miles

both sills and under sills corroding.

hand brake cable security.

rear section of front to back brake pipe corroding.

Fail 29 Jan 2008 119,812 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

both sills and under sills corroding.

hand brake cable security.

rear section of front to back brake pipe corroding.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 114,165 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 114,165 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

play in steering rack. †both outriggers in front of step corroded. †small hole in exhaust front pipe.

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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K897 GRC is a 1992 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K897 GRC, 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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K897 GRC is a 1992 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 October 1992.

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