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L149 SHT

1993 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,263 mi
Last recorded142,263 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL149 SHT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 May 2023 142,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 140,989 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 140,904 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no kick up (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 136,374 miles

Brake servo damp

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1st joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 136,372 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive headlight fitted, kick to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake servo damp

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1st joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 135,370 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 135,352 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 134,480 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Pad wear warning wire (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside and offside front inner wing/wheel arches to headlamp panel corroded - not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Upper Brake hose perishing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pedal rubbers wearing smooth

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

Rear shock absorber casings corroded and lower bushes wearing

Sump corroded

Underside of vehicle has onset of corrosion - chassis, body and suspension components. Heavily under sealed in some areas

Fail 24 Jul 2018 134,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested brake jammed on rotating wheel (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced reflector excessively deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (and clutch pedal rubber) (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective pad wear wire (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output reflector deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling under tray on lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front upper brake hose perishing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside front and offside front inner wings/wheel arches to headlamp panel corroded and holed, not within any prescribed area

rear shock absorber casings corroded and lower bushes wearing

sump rusty

underside of vehicle corroded, including chassis and suspension components, but not excessively and some not in prescribed areas. Parts of underside heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Nov 2017 134,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear spring mounting area - chassis not continuously welded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mounting area - chassis to body (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear spring mounting area - chassis not continuously welded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Front chassis - body out riggers corroding

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing lower bush slightly worn (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting area - chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside front vehicle body - front of wheel arches - corroded

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting area - upper wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing lower bush slightly worn (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting area - chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres cracking

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated by hand

Pass 6 Dec 2016 132,893 miles

Nearside Front trackrod end slight play

under sided corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 129,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 3 Oct 2011 127,731 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs worn/corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 26 Sep 2011 127,635 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs worn/corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 23 Sep 2010 125,290 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 122,940 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 122,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 119,369 miles

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

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 1 Oct 2008 119,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Sep 2007 116,277 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 112,641 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 112,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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L149 SHT is a 1993 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L149 SHT, 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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L149 SHT is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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