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K257 CUX

1993 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

74,045 mi
Last recorded74,045 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK257 CUX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 74,045 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 73,572 miles

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

Water leak emissions not tested

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp paten becoming poor

Pass 7 Oct 2020 68,724 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 68,722 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 63,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 63,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 59,153 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 59,121 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 56,168 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 56,168 miles

Steering rack insecure both (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 52,105 miles

bearings not tested

both front and offside rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Jun 2016 52,096 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bearings not tested

both front and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,091 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 52,091 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,089 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 52,089 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 52,088 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight judder rear brakes

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,088 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight judder rear brakes

Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,914 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,842 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 50,204 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2007 50,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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K257 CUX is a 1993 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 K257 CUX, 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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What year was K257 CUX registered?

K257 CUX is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 March 1993.

Is K257 CUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K257 CUX shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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