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L346 SMB

1994 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

62,091 mi
Last recorded62,091 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL346 SMB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 62,091 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

brake master cylinder corroded/damp - no signs of a leak under pressure

inner wheel arch corroded, nearside front, offside front

underside corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 62,057 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside o/s/f wheel arch towards front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 62,057 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside o/s/f wheel arch towards front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 61,935 miles

Offside Front Drivers seat back insecure.

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 61,935 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure two hangers broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed within 30 cm of suspension at front of rear wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed within 30cm of rear suspension at rear of body. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drivers seat back insecure.

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 61,618 miles

Offside inner sill corroded

front brake discs worn

slight roughness in wheel bearing, nearside front, nearside rear

Fail 2 Oct 2019 61,611 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 60,608 miles

Both rear tyres close to 1.6mm.

Front discs corroded.

Middle exhaust rubber torn but system still secure.

Slight exhaust gas leak after centre silencer.

Slight oil leak.

Vehicle undersealed.

Fail 9 Aug 2018 60,606 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sills at rear outer. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres close to 1.6mm.

Front discs slightly corroded.

Middle exhaust rubber torn but system still secure.

Offside Front Front of wheel arch excessively corroded but not near any mounting points.

Slight exhaust gas leak after centre silencer.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 29 May 2017 58,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 56,956 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 56,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,138 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,011 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 55,009 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 52,879 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 51,767 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,279 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 47,748 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,781 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 42,657 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 42,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 41,167 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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L346 SMB is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L346 SMB, 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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L346 SMB is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 May 1994.

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