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L348 SMB

1994 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,812 mi
Last recorded116,812 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL348 SMB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 116,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 115,677 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

osf indicator lamp lens damage

Pass 4 Aug 2022 111,812 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play O/S/R and N/S/R (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 111,812 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play O/S/R and N/S/R (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 107,979 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 101,734 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 101,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting in wheel arch as marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rearmost spring hanger mounting as marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting in wheel arch as marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch as marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 101,427 miles

under body is heavily corroded in places but are outside of prescribed areas

Pass 19 Jan 2018 100,223 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 99,622 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 98,518 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 98,518 miles

Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out riggers (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 97,112 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 95,533 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 93,793 miles

Offside Inner Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 93,784 miles

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Inner Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 91,618 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 88,251 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 83,962 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 80,451 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 80,443 miles

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

Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 77,842 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 74,033 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 74,033 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 72,149 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 721,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L348 SMB is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L348 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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L348 SMB is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 May 1994.

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