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K79 HYD

1993 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

72,239 mi
Last recorded72,239 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK79 HYD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 72,239 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 72,238 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 72,146 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

some corrosion to vehicle body / wheelarches etc (not excessive)

Pass 5 Aug 2021 71,940 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around jacking point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,779 miles

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

Front Lower Brake hose's slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner arch slightly corroded not structural

Offside Front Inner arch corroded not structural

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Slight oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2019 71,772 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Brake hose's slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner arch slightly corroded not structural

Offside Front Inner arch corroded not structural

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Slight oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2018 71,623 miles

both rear tyres are starting to perish in tread pattern

some light corrosion to underbody in places

Fail 14 Apr 2018 71,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres are starting to perish in tread pattern

some light corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 8 Feb 2017 71,465 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 71,465 miles

Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills both sides (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

inner and outer sills corroded

rear exhaust corroded

slight play inner track rods

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,257 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 10 Mar 2015 69,222 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 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)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2014 68,159 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,186 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 67,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,279 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 65,086 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 65,086 miles

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,348 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 63,338 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 61,781 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 59,861 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 59,855 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 57,014 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 55,132 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 55,132 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

n/s/f t rod end boot split

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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K79 HYD is a 1993 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 K79 HYD, 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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K79 HYD is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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