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J397 LGB

1992 Renault Traffic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,602 mi
Last recorded115,602 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ397 LGB
MakeRenault
ModelTraffic
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 115,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise both front seats slightly insecure

advise front brakes slighly binding

advise no plate lamps slighly dull

Pass 19 Jun 2012 111,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise both front seats slightly insecure

advise both rear no plate lamps dull

advise n/s/f brake slighlty sticking

advise slight exhaust leak

advise slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 108,465 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)

advise both rear no plate lamps slightly dull

advise n/s/f ball joint gator split

advise rear floor slightly corroded

advise slight corrosion n/s middle floor

Pass 16 Jun 2010 104,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise both front drop links rubbers perished

advise n/s/f ball joint rubber split

advise n/s/r tyre perished

advise play in rack

Fail 16 Jun 2010 104,695 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise both front drop links rubbers perished

advise n/s/f ball joint rubber split

advise n/s/r tyre perished

advise play in rack

Pass 18 Jun 2009 100,125 miles

advise front discs corroded

advise o/s/f steering rack slight play

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 95,372 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 75,372 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 94,478 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 94,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Both rear tyres cracking up due to age

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Mar 2007 94,369 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 93,461 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 93,456 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Renault Traffic?

Based on 4,751 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
5,694
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
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J397 LGB is a 1992 Renault Traffic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Renault Traffic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J397 LGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Traffic typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 34 years old, this Renault Traffic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J397 LGB is a 1992 Renault Traffic, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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