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L289 ONN

1994 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

110,464 mi
Last recorded110,464 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL289 ONN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 110,464 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 108,797 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 107,670 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 107,670 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 105,850 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 105,820 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 104,144 miles

Advise rear suspension areas corroded Nearside & offside

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 104,144 miles

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

Advise rear suspension areas corroded Nearside & offside

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 103,059 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 103,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 100,777 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 100,742 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 99,676 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 99,666 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 99,586 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 96,352 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 91,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Corossion to all prescibed and non prescribed load bearing areas of vehicle

Corrosion to side door mountings and door support areas,

Excstensive previous welding repairs

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Holes in outer sills

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension component 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat slightly insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2013 91,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Corossion to all prescibed and non prescribed load bearing areas of vehicle

Excstensive previous welding repairs

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Holes in outer sills

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension component 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat slightly insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,950 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Apr 2012 82,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2011 79,275 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer and inner sills holed and corroded, non prescribed area

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

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

Offside outer and inner sills holed and corroded, non prescribed area

Rear brakes slightly uneven

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 79,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside outer and inner sills holed and corroded, non prescribed area

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

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

Offside outer and inner sills holed and corroded, non prescribed area

Rear brakes slightly uneven

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 74,927 miles

corrossion outside perscribed areas

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Apr 2010 74,927 miles

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

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

corrossion outside perscribed areas

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2009 68,257 miles

vechicle is corroded unside

Fail 23 Apr 2009 68,210 miles

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

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

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

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

vechicle is corroded unside

Pass 23 Apr 2008 63,245 miles

o/s/r tyre approx 2.0mm

slight wear in steering rack

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 63,221 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre approx 2.0mm

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2007 59,426 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 59,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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L289 ONN is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 L289 ONN, 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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L289 ONN is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 March 1994.

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