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L227 DDD

1993 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,032 mi
Last recorded123,032 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL227 DDD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 123,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 123,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength far rear near spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mounting part of jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting part of jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded not in prescribed area

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 121,871 miles

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

Slight corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2019 119,059 miles

under body corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2019 119,042 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill need welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under body slight corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 113,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread/sidewall

Offside Rear spring assister spring broken

Offside sill/step area badly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2017 113,338 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread/sidewall

Offside Rear spring assister spring broken

Offside sill/step area badly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 109,683 miles

Headlamp convertors fitted

Near side rear tyre perished

Off side sill corroded

Play in both front seat pivots

Fail 4 May 2016 109,676 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour both (1.7.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing within roll bar mounting pescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure stalk (5.2.1a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Near side rear tyre perished

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

Off side sill corroded

Play in both front seat pivots

Pass 7 May 2015 106,301 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Near side rear tyre perished

Off side water fill cover corroded

Rear brakes noisy

Spare wheel obscouring rear registration plate

Water tank insecure

Fail 6 May 2015 106,294 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Near side rear tyre perished

Off side water fill cover corroded

Rear brakes noisy

Spare wheel obscouring rear registration plate

Water tank insecure

Pass 8 May 2014 103,131 miles

Both front seats insecure on swivels

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Near side inner wing holed and corroded

Near side rear tyre perished

Off side sill holed and corroded

Off side waste fill cover corroded

Fail 8 May 2014 103,131 miles

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

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

Both front seats insecure on swivels

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Near side inner wing holed and corroded

Near side rear tyre perished

Off side sill holed and corroded

Off side waste fill cover corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 98,719 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Front brake discs pitted

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Near side front reflector repaired using tape

Near side rear tyre perished

Off side vent cover missing

Pass 15 May 2012 95,529 miles

Both headlamp lenses detiorated

Near side front reflector repaired using tape

Near side front subframe stabilising arm insecure

Off side sill holed

Rear brakes noisy during roller brake test

Fail 15 May 2012 95,529 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Both headlamp lenses detiorated

Near side front reflector repaired using tape

Near side front subframe stabilising arm insecure

Off side sill holed

Rear brakes noisy during roller brake test

Pass 11 May 2011 91,910 miles

Both headlamps corroded on internal reflectors

Off sill below drivers door holed and corroded

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

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers perished

rear registration plate slighty obscured by spare wheel

Pass 21 May 2010 88,765 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2010 88,756 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 85,388 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2009 85,374 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2008 82,157 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 82,157 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2007 78,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 75,764 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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L227 DDD is a 1993 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L227 DDD, 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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L227 DDD is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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