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L482 RVG

1994 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

142,484 mi
Last recorded142,484 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL482 RVG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 142,484 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion inside engine bay under battery tray

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 142,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Wont come on when position lamps are on (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Wont come on when position lamps are on (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion inside engine bay under battery tray

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 141,356 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 141,356 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 139,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 135,305 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 135,305 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 128,803 miles

Front offside and nearside lower jacking mounting points deformed.

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 125,922 miles

general signs of underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2021 125,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general signs of underbody corrosion

nearside rear brake back plate damp

Pass 12 Nov 2019 125,801 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion offside inner front sill

unable to check full nearside inner sill due to water tank fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2019 125,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle and rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion offside inner front sill

unable to check full nearside inner sill due to water tank fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2018 125,790 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 125,790 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 124,120 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 121,738 miles

Front Brakes grabbing slightly.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 121,738 miles

Front Brakes grabbing slightly.

Rear Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 120,276 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 120,276 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 118,358 miles

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

Cuts not to canvass both front tyres outer sidewalls.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 117,450 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 116,111 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 13,724 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 109,999 miles

both front tyres perished/cracked

Pass 13 May 2009 109,230 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 109,230 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 109,154 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 109,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 109,014 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 109,014 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front seats poor fitting loose ????

o/s/r tyre cracked side walls

rear exhaust mount split

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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L482 RVG is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 L482 RVG, 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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L482 RVG is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 January 1994.

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