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K398 XRX

1993 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,038 mi
Last recorded64,038 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK398 XRX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 64,038 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 May 2026 64,038 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2025 63,810 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 63,810 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2024 62,455 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 61,091 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 59,821 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 59,821 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 57,335 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2021 57,331 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 56,908 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 54,715 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2018 53,820 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 53,599 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 53,596 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 52,775 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Jun 2016 52,771 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jul 2015 52,242 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front offside headlamp reflector dull

Fail 6 Jul 2015 52,229 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front offside headlamp reflector dull

Pass 20 Jun 2014 52,032 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 52,032 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 51,523 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 51,522 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,732 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front brakes slight binding

Pass 29 Jun 2011 50,023 miles

advise rear brake imbalance 25%

both rear wheel bearings slight noise

both wipers slightly juddery

slight play and knock in steering rack

wheel brace loose under bonnet

Fail 28 Jun 2011 50,021 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise rear brake imbalance 25%

both rear wheel bearings slight noise

both wipers slightly juddery

slight play and knock in steering rack

wheel brace loose under bonnet

Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,970 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both n/s/f and o/s/f brakes starting to bind recommend brake service

Fail 21 Jun 2010 48,970 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

both n/s/f and o/s/f brakes starting to bind recommend brake service

Pass 1 Jul 2009 48,604 miles

both rear wheel bearing noisey when spun

Fail 29 Jun 2009 48,604 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear wheel bearing noisey when spun

Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,839 miles

both side rear wheel bearings slightly rough when spinning wheels

Fail 20 Jun 2008 47,839 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both side rear wheel bearings slightly rough when spinning wheels

Pass 20 Jul 2007 47,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 47,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2006 47,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2006 47,137 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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K398 XRX is a 1993 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K398 XRX, 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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K398 XRX is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 June 1993.

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