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J172 OTA

1992 Renault Trafic

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

31,212 mi
Last recorded31,212 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1992 Renault Trafic79,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ172 OTA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2022 31,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 31,067 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 31,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 26,201 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 21,528 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 21,525 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 16,780 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 162,776 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake hose excessively chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2012 16,207 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 14,950 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 14,940 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 13,738 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 13,738 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 13,736 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 13,592 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 13,223 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,849 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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J172 OTA is a 1992 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J172 OTA, 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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J172 OTA is a 1992 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 May 1992.

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