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H223 MEF

1991 Renault Trafic

Green Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,252 mi
Last recorded69,252 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Renault Trafic78,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH223 MEF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 69,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers door step holed at bottom (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch above rear wheel weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear outrigger small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 69,234 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch /inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 67,733 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 67,732 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment lock nut thread u/s/not tight (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 67,301 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 20 Feb 2024 67,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

under covers insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2023 66,547 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 3 Feb 2023 66,547 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 17 Jan 2022 65,714 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 65,714 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and offside centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 65,697 miles

Underside corroded.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 65,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Underside corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 65,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/F Inner wheel arch has corrosion.

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 65,688 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/F Inner wheel arch has corrosion.

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

Pass 22 May 2014 64,510 miles

Serious corrosion and holes in O/S/F inner wheel arch.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 63,843 miles

N/S/F Jacking point corroded and holed.

O/S/F Inner wheelarch corrded and holed.

O/S/F Jacking point corroded and holed.

Some free play in steering.

Fail 31 May 2013 63,830 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Bonnet wont open.

Drivers step corroded and holed.

N/S/F Jacking point corroded and holed.

O/S Sill corroded and holed.

O/S/F Inner wheelarch corroded and holed.

O/S/F Jacking point corroded and holed.

Some free play in steering.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 63,245 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 61,648 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 59,710 miles

considerable welded through out

front suspension has some corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2009 59,710 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

considerable welded through out

front suspension has some corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2008 59,275 miles

nearside front flexy brake pipe ferrule rusty

offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking

rusty in places

Fail 6 Oct 2008 59,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

nearside front flexy brake pipe ferrule rusty

offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking

rusty in places

Pass 10 Oct 2007 59,045 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 59,045 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 58,657 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 58,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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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H223 MEF is a 1991 Renault Trafic in Green with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H223 MEF, 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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H223 MEF is a 1991 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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