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L399 NGW

1994 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

139,420 mi
Last recorded139,420 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL399 NGW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2012 139,420 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 135,156 miles

Battery insecure

Lower Steering UJ Slightly Worn.

N/S/R Wheel Bearing Noise.

O/S Handbrake Cable Fowling Exhaust.

O/S/R Wheel Bearing Noise.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust Mounts Poorly Alined.

Rear Number Plate In Poor Condition.

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 135,155 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Lower Steering UJ Slightly Worn.

N/S/R Wheel Bearing Noise.

O/S Handbrake Cable Fowling Exhaust.

O/S Lower Door Step Split.

O/S/R Wheel Bearing Noise.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust Mounts Poorly Alined.

Rear Number Plate In Poor Condition.

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 125,948 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 125,943 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Some play/wear steering rack.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 125,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Drivers seat has slight movement on base

Horn poor operation

Lower steering column support bracket flexing slightly

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

slight up and down movement can be felt at the steering wheel

Pass 28 Nov 2007 120,457 miles

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

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

Front number plate in poor condition.

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

Some play/wear n/s steering rack.

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 114,252 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 114,252 miles

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

Both steering rack ends some wear/play.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough/noisy.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 112,631 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 112,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front number plate in poor condition.

Some corrosion o/s outer sill panel.

Some play in steering rack.

o/s/r tyre in poor condition.

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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L399 NGW is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 L399 NGW, 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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L399 NGW is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 February 1994.

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