1991 Renault Trafic 2.1L Diesel · J257 BYD
1991 Renault Trafic (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1991. Recorded mileage 8,046 miles. MOT valid until 25/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT TRAFIC
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 2068cc
J257 BYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 8,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J257 BYD Mileage History
- 23/10/20217,780 mi
- 23/10/20217,780 mi
- 08/04/20237,834 mi+54 mi
- 26/08/20268,045 mi+211 mi
- 27/08/20268,046 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 55 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J257 BYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Renault Trafic (J257 BYD) between October 2021 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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