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L386 UNJ

1994 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

137,236 mi
Last recorded137,236 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL386 UNJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2026 137,236 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2025 136,978 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 136,295 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 136,081 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 134,468 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 131,853 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021
Fail 15 Oct 2021 131,808 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 131,069 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 130,418 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 130,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Battery insecure leisure battery (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill /step holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch holed at front of arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle of arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of arch holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step/sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 128,904 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Inner step corroded

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

Oil leak ()

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

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2017 128,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Inner step corroded

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

Oil leak ()

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

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 128,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

drivers step corroding

oil leak

radiator deteriorated

rear exhaust hangar breaking

Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 127,336 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 123,233 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 123,199 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)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front of vehicle corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 30 Jan 2013 116,351 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight body and side sill corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2012 114,125 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 107,844 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general body and underside of vehicle corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2010 100,966 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 11 Feb 2009 93,927 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 87,311 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 81,937 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 75,561 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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L386 UNJ 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 65.4%.

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 L386 UNJ, 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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L386 UNJ is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 March 1994.

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