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K385 WEL

1993 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,351 mi
Last recorded96,351 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK385 WEL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2025 96,351 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit 2 x batteries insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brake seized solid (1.2.1 (f))

Front n/s/f & o/s/f chassis /outriggers corroded/collapsed

underside of vehicle corroded/repaired for corrosion.

Pass 7 Feb 2022 96,333 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 96,319 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired near leaf spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near leaf spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 93,426 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 93,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut mounting has slight play

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 89,287 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 89,287 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 85,159 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 11 May 2018 85,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 26 May 2017 81,785 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 79,509 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 77,756 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 76,803 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 75,012 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,993 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 70,993 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 66,522 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 63,532 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 63,498 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 59,226 miles

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

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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K385 WEL is a 1993 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 K385 WEL, 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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K385 WEL is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 April 1993.

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