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K729 STL

1993 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

105,095 mi
Last recorded105,095 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK729 STL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 105,095 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 105,094 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s rear hub bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Pass 27 Aug 2010 104,250 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 104,250 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 103,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres slightly perished on side walls

n/s /f brake slight binding

o/s/r susp, bump stop missing

support springs on hand brake cables broke /loose

Fail 4 Jul 2009 103,174 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres slightly perished on side walls

n/s /f brake slight binding

o/s/r susp, bump stop missing

support springs on hand brake cables broke /loose

Pass 5 Jun 2008 100,915 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 100,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 93,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn and cracked on outer sidewall

Fail 7 Mar 2007 93,457 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 91,613 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 91,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 91,609 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight movement in both front roll bar inner rubbers

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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K729 STL is a 1993 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 K729 STL, 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 K729 STL registered?

K729 STL is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 April 1993.

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The MOT history for K729 STL shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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