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L486 ULF

1993 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,288 mi
Last recorded102,288 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL486 ULF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 102,288 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 100,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 96,731 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 92,658 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 88,700 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 86,790 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 84,055 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 81,763 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 79,886 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 75,860 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 73,627 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,515 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 65,548 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 65,548 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,217 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 59,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2010 57,993 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 57,993 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 56,141 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 52,375 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 48,354 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 46,373 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 45,477 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 45,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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L486 ULF is a 1993 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1993 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 77,432 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 L486 ULF, 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 33 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L486 ULF registered?

L486 ULF is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 August 1993.

Is L486 ULF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L486 ULF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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