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K246 FNO

1993 Renault Trafic

Beige Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

4,169 mi
Last recorded4,169 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK246 FNO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 4,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front body corroded/holed at door outer sill

Offside Front body corroded/holed at lower rigger

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded/holed at rear bottom

Fail 27 Jul 2022 4,166 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking at two metal hangers and two patch repairs (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front with kick up to right, wrong head lights fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) also with stiffness in operation (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front body corroded/holed at door outer sill

Offside Front body corroded/holed at lower rigger

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded/holed at rear bottom

Pass 10 Aug 2021 673 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several wielded patches (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front sill corroded under drivers step

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

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

both front seats are fixed

Pass 13 Aug 2020 2 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 2 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 94,742 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 94,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 93,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front door sill corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2017 93,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front door sill corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 90,715 miles

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

Nearside headlamp pattern weak

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 24 Oct 2016 90,714 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at wheel arch corner (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre undersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside headlamp pattern weak

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,626 miles

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

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

repairs to jacking points

Fail 27 Mar 2015 89,626 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

repairs to jacking points

Pass 25 Mar 2014 89,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f inner wheelarch corroded not within 30 cm of a component

Fail 19 Mar 2014 89,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f inner wheelarch corroded not within 30 cm of a component

Pass 18 Mar 2013 85,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f inner wing corroded not within 30cm of a component

n/s/f outer sill corroded not within 30cm of a component

o/s/f jacking point corroded not within 30cm of a component

o/s/f outer sill corroded not within 30cm of a component

Fail 12 Mar 2013 85,501 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f inner wing corroded not within 30cm of a component

n/s/f outer sill corroded not within 30cm of a component

o/s/f jacking point corroded not within 30cm of a component

o/s/f outer sill corroded not within 30cm of a component

Fail 5 Mar 2013 85,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 83,750 miles

N/s/f steering arm from rack has free play

Fail 1 Mar 2012 83,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s/f steering arm from rack has free play

Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,261 miles

N/s/f steering arm from rack has free play

Fail 10 Mar 2011 80,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/s/f steering arm from rack has free play

Pass 20 Feb 2010 73,345 miles

WEAR IN RACK ARMS / SPARE WHEEL COVERS NUMBER PLATE

Fail 5 Mar 2009 67,759 miles

O/s sill slight corrosion not in prescribed area

O/s/r wheel bearing very slight noise

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 67,759 miles

O/s sill slight corrosion not in prescribed area

O/s/r wheel bearing very slight noise

Pass 19 Feb 2008 63,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 63,917 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 59,682 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 59,682 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 58,311 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 58,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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K246 FNO is a 1993 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

Across all 1993 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 77,432 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K246 FNO, 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 33 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K246 FNO is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 January 1993.

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