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L480 VBP

1994 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,736 mi
Last recorded91,736 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL480 VBP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 91,736 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 91,164 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 90,608 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 90,606 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Under dash board (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,853 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Outrigger and valance corroded

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 89,853 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Outrigger and valance corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,231 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring area outrigger

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 89,217 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure Under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Lower Electrical wiring insecure Engine bay (1.9.2a)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure Towbar area (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring area outrigger

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,218 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 88,218 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 87,841 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to underbody

could not see the front brake pads

Pass 21 May 2012 87,810 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 May 2012 87,796 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 May 2011 83,350 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/front outer sill has advanced rust

oil leak

steering rack has slight play

Fail 24 May 2011 83,348 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

o/s/front outer sill has advanced rust

oil leak

steering rack has slight play

Pass 11 May 2010 77,530 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 77,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 71,462 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 66,980 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nsr tyre getting low but still above legal limit at time of testing

Fail 1 May 2008 66,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nsr tyre getting low but still above legal limit at time of testing

Fail 30 May 2007 62,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 62,756 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 58,341 miles

nearside rear tyre is getting low on tread on outside edge

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2006 58,291 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

nearside rear tyre is getting low on tread on outside edge

oil leak

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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L480 VBP is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L480 VBP, 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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L480 VBP is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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