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L251 HND

1994 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

100,477 mi
Last recorded100,477 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL251 HND
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 100,477 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 100,385 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 100,384 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper end cap is missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 96,376 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 96,376 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 96,308 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2022 96,308 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 94,876 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2021 94,872 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections deteriorated and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 92,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

indicator visible tell tale lights not working

Pass 17 Apr 2019 89,933 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs corroded, effecting brake performance

Fail 16 Apr 2019 89,933 miles

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative needle stuck at 35mph (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs corroded, effecting brake performance

Pass 19 Apr 2018 88,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced output slightly reduced, beam image visable (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 88,294 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced output slightly reduced, beam image visable (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 85,972 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 83,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated upper and lower hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector tarnished (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,872 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 81,872 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,531 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 79,531 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine coolant level low

Pass 11 Apr 2013 77,129 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,779 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 71,910 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 71,910 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 69,179 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 66,140 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 62,732 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 58,250 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 54,797 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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L251 HND is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1994 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 80,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L251 HND, 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 32 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L251 HND is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 April 1994.

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