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J194 EAU

1992 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

97,604 mi
Last recorded97,604 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Renault Trafic79,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ194 EAU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 97,604 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 97,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 96,883 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 95,495 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 95,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 94,361 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 93,151 miles

Offside front jacking point corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2018 93,149 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 92,103 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 92,102 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,467 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 90,467 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 88,216 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 87,985 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member not welded properly (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 86,827 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 84,221 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 82,874 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 81,649 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 81,648 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 79,964 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2009 78,387 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside rear brake noizey on roller brake test

offside rear tyre side walls slightly indented

Pass 14 Apr 2008 76,559 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 76,559 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 75,948 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 75,948 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine cooling fan not working

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Petrol cap seal perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2006 73,955 miles

coolant leaking

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2006 73,955 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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J194 EAU is a 1992 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J194 EAU, 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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J194 EAU is a 1992 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 April 1992.

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