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L296 TJK

1993 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,221 mi
Last recorded55,221 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL296 TJK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 55,221 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 54,557 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 54,237 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 53,257 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 52,362 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 51,482 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 51,482 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 50,332 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 49,226 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 47,795 miles

Centre section exhaust rubbers perished.

Fail 5 Apr 2017 47,795 miles

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

Centre section exhaust rubbers perished.

Pass 6 May 2016 46,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 46,008 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres perished

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,751 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 39,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 39,532 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,715 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 34,715 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 34,714 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,632 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,436 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 30,674 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,480 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,532 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 23,445 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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L296 TJK is a 1993 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 L296 TJK, 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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What year was L296 TJK registered?

L296 TJK is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 September 1993.

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