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L304 BDH

1993 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

114,807 mi
Last recorded114,807 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL304 BDH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2014 114,807 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component 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 position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s window in-op, steering play, n/s rack boot cracking, oil leak, gear box cradle corroded, o/s c.v.boot pin holed, flexy ferrules rusty, head lamps deteriorated badly

surface corrosion within prescribed areas and corrosion outside to components that need repairs

Pass 30 Sep 2013 112,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 112,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 108,260 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 104,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rust on n,s rear wheel arch

Fail 21 Sep 2011 104,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rust on n,s rear wheel arch

Pass 22 Sep 2010 100,676 miles

as issued with vt 30 642753940273

Fail 31 Aug 2010 100,671 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)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brakes imbalanced and noise, body damaged and corroded, oil leak, corrosion outside prescribed areas, surface corrosion within prescribed areas, o/s front tyre uneven wear, play in o/s steering drumstick, dip image poor, head lights dim and worn

Pass 28 Aug 2009 96,488 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 96,488 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

front bumper missing, body rusty, oil leak, exhaust minor blow, o/s rear tyre cracking, o/s front brake binding

heavy surface corrosion to prescribed areas CAT used, front chassis, undersills, rear chassis and crossmembers, sills. corrosion outside P/A

Pass 28 Aug 2008 95,804 miles

body rusty, wiper blade torn, oil leaks, o/s front brake binding, front flexys cracking

surface corrosion to steering and suspension componants, prescribed areas, sills, undersills, rear chassis and crossmember, o/s front inner arch

Pass 4 Sep 2007 93,790 miles

see vt30

Fail 28 Aug 2007 93,788 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s doorstep,body rusty,o/s rack boot cracking,minor front exhaust blow and rusty,auxillary belt slack,play in o/s steering,front brakes binding,n/s front flexy,uneven wear to n/s rear tyre and o/s rear cracking

surface corrosion to front chassis and crossmember,sills and sill edges,rear pannel and crossmember,rear chassis,n/s rear floor seam,rear inner arches

Pass 1 Sep 2006 93,158 miles

see vt30

Fail 30 Aug 2006 93,158 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

heavy surface corrosion in n/s rear arch

o/s front upper flexy heavy craking

o/s rack boot cracking

slight binding to front brakes

surface corrosion to front chassis and crossmember,rear chassis and pannels,floor seams

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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L304 BDH is a 1993 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L304 BDH, 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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L304 BDH is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 November 1993.

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