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K899 RLD

1993 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,798 mi
Last recorded88,798 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK899 RLD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 88,798 miles

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

General underbody corrosion.

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 88,025 miles

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

Exhaust System Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/Rear Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Tail Pipe Rear Rubber Torn/Ripped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cab Inner/Outer Sill has Corrosion Holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel Arch/Well has Corrosion

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cab Front Inner Wheel Arch has Corrosion Hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cab Inner/Outer Sill has Corrosion Holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point/Outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leisure Battery Slightly Loose in Mounting

Offside Rear Inner Wheel Arch/Well has Corrosion

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

Play/Knocking Felt in Steering Rack

Rear Underside has General Corrosion

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rears Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides and Dust Covers Deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 87,355 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Pitted/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension Components Corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Front Inner Sills have Corrosion Holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play Felt in Steering Rack at Road Wheels

Rear Underside of Vehicle has Corrosion

Steering Rack Slightly Worn Mounting Bushes

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 87,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Pitted/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension Components Corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Front Inner Sills have Corrosion Holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play Felt in Steering Rack at Road Wheels

Rear Underside of Vehicle has Corrosion

Steering Rack Slightly Worn Mounting Bushes

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 85,583 miles

Both Headlamps Have Euro Deflectors Fitted

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

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Inner and Outer Cab Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracked/Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Inner Joints/Steering Rack ()

Rear Underside of Vehicle has Corrosion

Spare tyre defective No Pressure ()

Fail 10 Oct 2022 85,582 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central Metal Mount Large Corrosion Hole and Exhaust System Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Both Headlamps Have Euro Deflectors Fitted

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

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Inner and Outer Cab Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracked/Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Inner Joints/Steering Rack ()

Rear Underside of Vehicle has Corrosion

Spare tyre defective No Pressure ()

Pass 11 Oct 2021 85,166 miles

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

Nearside Outer c/v boot deteriorating

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 85,166 miles

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

Nearside Outer c/v boot deteriorating

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 84,807 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroding

Nearside Outer driveshaft boot deteriorating

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

Offside Inner sill corroding

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

Offside Rear marker lamp not working

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 84,807 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroding

Nearside Outer driveshaft boot deteriorating

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

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

Offside Inner sill corroding

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

Offside Rear marker lamp not working

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 84,430 miles

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

Nearside Outer c/v boot deteriorating

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 84,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Outer c/v boot deteriorating

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 81,850 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top of inner wheel arch near shock top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective No cut off line (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top of inner wheel arch near shock top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 80,376 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 80,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 79,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 79,542 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 77,781 miles

Significant structural corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Pass 22 Sep 2014 77,031 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre is perished in the tread

Fail 17 Sep 2014 77,022 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre is perished in the tread

Pass 30 Sep 2013 75,839 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,169 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 71,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2012 71,071 miles

some play in offside & nearside steering track rods

Fail 3 May 2012 71,068 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in nearside front inner sill by jacking point outside prescribed area

corrosion in nearside front outer sill outside prescribed area

corrosion in offside front inner sill by jacking points outside prescribed area

corrosion in offside front outer sill outside prescribed area

corrosion in offside inner sill outside prescribed area

Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,902 miles

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

nearside front jacking point missing

offside front jacking point very rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2011 68,900 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)

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

corrosion rear of vehicle nearside, outside prescribed area

corrosion rear of vehicle offsid, outside prescribed area

nearside front jacking point missing

offside front jacking point very rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2010 66,970 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 65,049 miles

some wear in offside & nearside steering track rods

Fail 9 Mar 2009 65,049 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

some wear in offside & nearside steering track rods

Pass 3 Mar 2008 63,729 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 63,729 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,998 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 59,418 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 59,418 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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K899 RLD is a 1993 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel 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 K899 RLD, 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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K899 RLD is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 January 1993.

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