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L271 FCG

1994 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

173,581 mi
Last recorded173,581 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL271 FCG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 173,581 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 173,532 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged on rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/step/outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 162,972 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 162,972 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 162,549 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 161,584 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 159,546 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 157,842 miles

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

both hand brake cables deteriorated

both rear inner sills slight corrosion

rear chassis slight corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2016 157,842 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both hand brake cables deteriorated

both rear inner sills slight corrosion

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2015 155,289 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 155,500 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 150,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 148,965 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 145,111 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 142,997 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 140,120 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 134,965 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 129,962 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 127,012 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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L271 FCG is a 1994 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L271 FCG, 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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L271 FCG is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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