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K961 MHW

1993 Renault Trafic

Grey Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

94,649 mi
Last recorded94,649 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK961 MHW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 94,649 miles

Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

front and rear botsides wheel arches sign of corosion

Fail 20 Dec 2021 94,649 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

front and rear botsides wheel arches sign of corosion

Pass 9 Dec 2020 93,822 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear and front wheel arches sign of corosion

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bothsides (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides floor to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 93,807 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear and front wheel arches sign of corosion

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bothsides (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides floor to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 90,427 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 90,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced reflecter badly deteriated (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced reflecter badly deteriated (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 87,132 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlamp reflectors starting to deteriate

Fail 7 Nov 2018 87,082 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlamp reflectors starting to deteriate

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 3 Nov 2017 83,054 miles

Battery clamp missing but battery secure.

Both front ARB link rods bushes slightly deteriorated

Both front engine mounts deteriorated.

Both front inner rack ball joints have play.

Both front steering rack gators deteriorated

Both front suspension arms corroded.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Corrosion around Nearside front jacking point.

Corrosion on offside inner wheel arch.

Corrosion to front and rear bumper.

Corrosion to nearside rear jacking point.

Corrosion to offside rear jacking point.

Engine oil leak.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear springs corroded.

Fuel cap seal cracking.

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

Offside rear light slightly damaged.

Rear shock bushes perishing.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 2 Nov 2017 83,054 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front ARB link rods bushes slightly deteriorated

Both front engine mounts deteriorated.

Both front inner rack ball joints have play.

Both front steering rack gators deteriorated

Corrosion around Nearside front jacking point.

Corrosion on offside inner wheel arch.

Corrosion to nearside rear jacking point.

Corrosion to offside rear jacking point.

Engine oil leak.

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 76,354 miles

Battery clamp missing but battery secure.

Both front inner rack joints have slight play.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Corrosion to offside front bumper.

Engine oil leak.

Fuel cap seal cracking.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front steering gaiter deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 76,354 miles

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

Battery clamp missing but battery secured.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Corrosion to offside of front bumper.

Engine oil leak.

Fuel cap seal cracked.

Gearbox oil leak.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front inner rack ball joint has slight play.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front inner rack ball joint has slight play.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 76,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Middle clamp insecure. (7.1.1)

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

Battery clamp missing but battery secured.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Corrosion to offside of front bumper.

Engine oil leak.

Fuel cap seal cracked.

Gearbox oil leak.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front inner rack ball joint has slight play.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front inner rack ball joint has slight play.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 65,882 miles

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

Slight under body corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2015 65,882 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 19 May 2015 65,051 miles

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

offside inner and outer sills in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2014 64,455 miles

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

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

offside inner and outer sills in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,413 miles

offside inner and outer sills in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,890 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 59,762 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 59,647 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 54,847 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,221 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 48,194 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

advise slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2007 47,610 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 47,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 46,217 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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K961 MHW is a 1993 Renault Trafic in Grey 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 K961 MHW, 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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K961 MHW is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 January 1993.

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