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H176 XYB

1991 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

59,342 mi
Last recorded59,342 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 1991 Renault Trafic78,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH176 XYB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 59,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole in cv boot but preventing dirt from getting in (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 20 Oct 2023 58,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Outer small hole in cv boot but stopping dirt

Fail 18 Oct 2023 58,190 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Outer small hole in cv boot but stopping dirt

Pass 1 Dec 2022 57,101 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 57,101 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 55,249 miles

Offside Front Outer small hole in cv gaiter

Fail 29 Nov 2021 55,249 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer small hole in cv gaiter

Pass 18 Dec 2020 53,725 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 1 Dec 2020 53,724 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant Leak (Lower Radiator Hose) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 61% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Bushes Cracking/Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Nearside Rear Brake Drum Wet From Fluid Leak (Inner Area)

Fail 12 Jul 2019 53,679 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 53,378 miles

slight play in nearside rack end

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2016 53,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,859 miles

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

nsflense cover missing

Fail 27 Feb 2015 50,859 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

nsflense cover missing

Pass 8 Feb 2014 47,490 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 47,490 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 44,520 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

no osf door fitted as standard

rear brake application on limits

Fail 28 Jan 2013 44,520 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

no osf door fitted as standard

rear brake application on limits

Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,134 miles

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2012 43,122 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,357 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,409 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 39,409 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2006 38,481 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 38,479 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

entire vehicle is in very poor condition

vehicle has intermittent electrical faults concerning hazards and indicators

Pass 11 Jun 2005 37,736 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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H176 XYB is a 1991 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1991 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 78,767 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 H176 XYB, 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 35 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H176 XYB is a 1991 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 May 1991.

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