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H281 BYJ

1991 Renault Trafic

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,144 mi
Last recorded48,144 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 1991 Renault Trafic78,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH281 BYJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 48,144 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 47,830 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 43,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,078 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,156 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 32,923 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 32,923 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 32,686 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 31,933 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 31,223 miles

all four tyres perished on side walls

Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,287 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,525 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,655 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 27,217 miles

Surface Rust on front and rear brake, suspension and steering components

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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H281 BYJ is a 1991 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 H281 BYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H281 BYJ registered?

H281 BYJ is a 1991 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 April 1991.

Is H281 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H281 BYJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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