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H261 YNU

1991 Renault Trafic

Beige Diesel 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,022 mi
Last recorded112,022 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Renault Trafic78,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH261 YNU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 112,022 miles

all welding repairs coved in undersill

Fail 17 Mar 2026 111,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

welding repairs cover in undersill

Pass 10 Mar 2021 108,606 miles

Front jacking points badly corroded and collapsed

Fail 8 Mar 2021 108,564 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod inner ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front jacking points badly corroded and collapsed

Pass 3 Mar 2020 105,171 miles

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

both front jacking points badly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 100,669 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2019 100,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2018 96,913 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 88,872 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,326 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,276 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,250 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 83,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 83,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 81,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to outriggers/jacking points etc

corrosion to rear chassis areas around spring mountings etc-just passable

corrosion to rear of rear wheel arches etc

front brake pipes corroded-offside is just passable

repairs sealed over unable to inspect fully

some chassis areas sealed over-unable to inspect fully

Fail 14 Apr 2010 81,061 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to outriggers/jacking points etc

corrosion to rear chassis areas around spring mountings etc-just passable

corrosion to rear of rear wheel arches etc

front brake pipes corroded-offside is just passable

offside front sill holed/corroded

some chassis areas sealed over-unable to inspect fully

Pass 5 Oct 2006 80,422 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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H261 YNU is a 1991 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 H261 YNU, 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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H261 YNU is a 1991 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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