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J162 DRC

1992 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,522 mi
Last recorded79,522 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Renault Trafic79,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ162 DRC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 79,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 79,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 78,904 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arches - Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 77,178 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 75,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all exhaust rubbers split/deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and perishing

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front jacking point holed but not within prescribed area

underside of vehicle corroded in and around prescribed areas

Pass 9 Jan 2019 72,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all exhaust rubbers deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and perishing

engine under tray looks like it has been rubbing on brake hoses

nearside front jacking point holed but not within prescribed area

rear wheel arches corroded/in poor condition

underside of vehicle corroded in and around prescribed areas

Fail 4 Jan 2019 72,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all exhaust rubbers deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and perishing

engine under tray looks like it has been rubbing on brake hoses

nearside front jacking point holed but not within prescribed area

rear wheel arches corroded/in poor condition

underside of vehicle corroded in and around prescribed areas

Pass 13 Dec 2017 68,766 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

complete exhaust deteriorated/corroded

offside outer sill corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 65,115 miles

n/s steering rack worn

o/s rack end joint worn

Fail 3 Jan 2017 65,113 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure battery (1.9.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired forward mount area inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s steering rack worn

o/s rack end joint worn

Pass 20 Jun 2016 63,504 miles

N/S FRONT INNER & OUTER SILLS CORRODED TO HOLES - OUT OF PERSCRIBED AREA

Pass 23 Jun 2015 60,112 miles

O/S & N/S FRONT INNER & OUTER SILLS CORRODED TO HOLES OUT OF PERSCRIBED AREAS

Fail 23 Jun 2015 60,112 miles

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

O/S & N/S FRONT INNER & OUTER SILLS CORRODED TO HOLES OUT OF PERSCRIBED AREAS

Pass 30 Jun 2014 57,006 miles

O/S & N/S FRONT INNER SILLS CORRODED TO HOLES - JUST BELOW LOWER SEAT BELT ANCORAGE PERSCRIBED AREAS

O/S/F JACKING POINT CORRODED TO HOLES

Fail 30 Jun 2014 57,006 miles

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

O/S & N/S FRONT INNER SILLS CORRODED TO HOLES - JUST BELOW LOWER SEAT BELT ANCORAGE PERSCRIBED AREAS

O/S/F JACKING POINT CORRODED TO HOLES

Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,282 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion present on both outer and inner sills and o/s/f jacking point

Fail 26 Jun 2013 52,282 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion present on both outer and inner sills and o/s/f jacking point

Pass 3 Jul 2012 46,595 miles

advise corrosion to n/s inner body/sill

advise corrosion to o/s inner body/sill

advise corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,298 miles

inner sills corroded o/sf @ n/sf not in a perscribed area

Fail 1 Jul 2011 46,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

inner sills corroded o/sf @ n/sf not in a perscribed area

Pass 25 Sep 2009 46,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 46,122 miles

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

Offside Lower rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 45,957 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 44,529 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 43,112 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 43,112 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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J162 DRC is a 1992 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 J162 DRC, 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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J162 DRC is a 1992 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 March 1992.

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