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K836 CAW

1993 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

129,480 mi
Last recorded129,480 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK836 CAW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2025 129,480 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body has an unsafe modification rear welding suspect filler used on repairs (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced foor filler used (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

welding repairs heavrly under seald

Fail 16 Oct 2023 129,335 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at the front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill next to jacking point, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced excess corrosion at rear cross member, and outer area of rear spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced excess corrosion at rear spring, rear hanger next to hanger bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced excess corrosion next to rear spring hanger and outer area and rear cross member, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced excess corrosion, next to rear spring rear hanger bracket, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil mist on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 125,369 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONTS APPROX 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed non standard catch in place (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil mist onnundertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 121,065 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil mist on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 117,569 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 117,481 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to back inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to back inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower side loading doors lower corroded and sharp edges

Pass 24 May 2019 114,830 miles

n/s/ and o/s/ outer and sills have had welding done and o/s/r leaf spring mounting all with in 30cm

n/s/f and o/s/f inner steering tie rods have movement

Fail 21 May 2019 114,817 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/ and o/s/ outer and sills have had welding done and o/s/r leaf spring mounting all with in 30cm

n/s/f and o/s/f inner steering tie rods have movement

Pass 23 May 2018 110,722 miles

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

Tyres starting to crack on sidewalls, O.S.F, Both rears

Fail 23 May 2018 110,722 miles

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

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

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

Tyres starting to crack on sidewalls, O.S.F, Both rears

Pass 23 May 2017 106,756 miles

all tyres show slight cracking to side walls

both front brake discs corroded

cab seats slight play in runners

engine smokes on start up

previous underside welding carried out

some play in steering rack

Fail 22 Apr 2017 106,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f inner sill previous welding repairs

rear cross member previous welding repairs

rear tyres inner side walls slightly deformed

slight play in steering rack

some movement in both seats

Pass 21 Apr 2016 106,280 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 106,264 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flitch under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger near rear spring front mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded os and ns rear floors (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded os and ns rear inner valances (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded os and ns rear outriggers (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger near rear spring front mount (2.4.A.3)

os and ns front inner and outer sill corroded in non prescribed area

os and ns front outriggers corroded in non prescribed areas

os front inner wheel arch art rear

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 102,464 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 101,387 miles

BOTH W/BLADES SPLIT

O/S/F BRAKE PAD WIRE BROKEN

OIL LEAKS

Fail 15 Apr 2014 101,387 miles

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

BOTH W/BLADES SPLIT

O/S/F BRAKE PAD WIRE BROKEN

OIL LEAKS

Pass 21 Feb 2013 98,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 98,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 97,789 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brakes slight bind

Pass 15 Feb 2012 97,789 miles

front brakes slight bind

Fail 16 Feb 2011 94,683 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 94,683 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 90,352 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion by all jacking points

slight buldge in nearside front tyre outer wall

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Jan 2010 90,352 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion by all jacking points

slight buldge in nearside front tyre outer wall

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2009 87,339 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front jacking point coroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Feb 2009 87,339 miles

Nearside 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front jacking point coroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Feb 2008 84,799 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 80,896 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 80,896 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 77,161 miles

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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K836 CAW is a 1993 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 K836 CAW, 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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K836 CAW is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 March 1993.

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