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L487 VBP

1994 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,062 mi
Last recorded156,062 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL487 VBP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 156,062 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 153,384 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 153,370 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 153,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Battery insecure

chip in front windscreen

chip in o/s/f headlamp

latching guide on nearside side door is splitting

n/s/r seal has slight corrosion

o/s/f seal has slight corrosion

o/s/f wiper blade starting to fall apart

Pass 15 Nov 2006 149,385 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 149,355 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES , AND N/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 148,628 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 148,628 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 148,626 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 148,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L487 VBP is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L487 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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L487 VBP is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 June 1994.

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