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L449 KGM

1994 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,699 mi
Last recorded78,699 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL449 KGM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2026 78,699 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 78,696 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 78,452 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrells (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehichle heavily painted

all component mounting points corroded

all front and rear suspension corroded

all suspension rubbers corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Jul 2025 78,449 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s&o/s inner bays (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s&o/s inner & outer sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrells (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all component mounting points corroded

all front and rear suspension corroded

all suspension rubbers corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Jun 2024 75,887 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 15 May 2023 75,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion in all suspension parts

vechicle has multiple areas of corrosion and has been heavly underseald

Fail 5 May 2023 75,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible covered by wheel carrier (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion in all suspension parts

vechicle has multiple areas of corrosion and has been heavly underseald

Pass 17 May 2022 75,095 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing damaged / corroded. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe union that comes out of hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Pershing on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe that runs along axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle has multiple areas of corrosion.

Fail 11 May 2022 75,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of leaf spring mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing damaged / corroded. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe union that comes out of hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Pershing on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe that runs along axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle has multiple areas of corrosion.

Pass 7 May 2021 75,095 miles

Both front floor corners corroded

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both front links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake efficiency a little low

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear spring saddles and U-bolts corroded

Side light switch appears intermittent

Sills and side panels corroded and repaired

Fail 22 Apr 2021 75,094 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sills and side panels corroded and repaired

Both front floor corners corroded

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both front links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear spring saddles and U-bolts corroded

Side light switch appears intermittent

Fail 9 Oct 2020 75,062 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure inner cill jacking point (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innercill front spring eye (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innercill front spring eye (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2019 74,987 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 74,975 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Leg & Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 74,452 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 74,451 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 73,812 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion by spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,079 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 73,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 71,817 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both sides of rear body corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 71,275 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 71,266 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,703 miles

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 70,059 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 70,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,339 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,568 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2010 67,562 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 66,757 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 66,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 65,799 miles

offside front brake hose perished

Fail 17 Jun 2008 65,788 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside front brake hose perished

Pass 18 Jun 2007 64,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 64,401 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 63,060 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 63,059 miles

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)

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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L449 KGM is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 L449 KGM, 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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L449 KGM is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 May 1994.

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