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L263 YCV

1993 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

118,192 mi
Last recorded118,192 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL263 YCV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2022 118,192 miles

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 sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working tell tale (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front unable to see front pads

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 117,982 miles

General corrosion on underside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 25 Apr 2018 117,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside tank strap corroded but secure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated but secure

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Apr 2018 117,060 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water ingress (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside tank strap corroded but secure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated but secure

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 May 2017 115,444 miles

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

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

Offside fuel tank strap corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 May 2017 115,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside fuel tank strap corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2016 114,251 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)

corrosion starting on under side

fuel strap deteriorated

steering arms slighty worn

Fail 5 Apr 2016 114,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrosion starting on under side

fuel strap deteriorated

steering arms slighty worn

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 113,245 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 113,245 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2013

Headlights deteriorated

Slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 26 Nov 2013 111,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Headlights deteriorated

Slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 26 Nov 2012 107,505 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front anti roll bar linkage bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

offside outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

underside slightly corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2012 107,502 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front anti roll bar linkage bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

offside outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

underside slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 105,970 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 102,789 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 102,090 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside front outer sill, not within prescribed area

nearside front outrigger is damaged

nearside wiper split, but still clearing screen

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Oct 2009 102,090 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside front outer sill, not within prescribed area

nearside front outrigger is damaged

nearside wiper split, but still clearing screen

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2008 90,650 miles

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

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

n/s rigger damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2008 98,650 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s rigger damaged

Pass 3 May 2007 95,579 miles

Exhaust in poor state.

Offside front tyre perished.

Offside rear tyre has ddamage to sidewall.

Fail 2 May 2007 95,579 miles

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

Exhaust in poor state.

Offside front tyre perished.

Offside rear tyre has damage to sidewall.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 94,629 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 94,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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L263 YCV is a 1993 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 L263 YCV, 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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L263 YCV is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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