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L490 TUF

1994 Renault Trafic

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,110 mi
Last recorded87,110 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL490 TUF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 87,110 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre perished / cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2025 86,666 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Arch area slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Just acceptable (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 86,661 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Arch area slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Just acceptable (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 85,814 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 85,814 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))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill near wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 85,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front out rigger corroded

Pass 4 May 2021 83,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 78,707 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 May 2019 77,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

o/s and n/s sills rusty

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wing rusty

Fail 9 May 2019 77,918 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

o/s and n/s sills rusty

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wing rusty

Pass 10 May 2018 77,173 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Underside newly undersealed

Pass 25 May 2017 76,541 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 76,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2016 75,586 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 75,561 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower JACKING POINT -WEAK /BADLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear WHEEL HARD TO TURN BY HAND

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 May 2016 75,545 miles

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

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine boiled over

Off side inner rack end play

Off side rear bearing slight noise

Oil light came on

Pass 12 May 2015 74,746 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 74,746 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2014 72,786 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 72,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 72,584 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2013 72,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

emissions results may differ when exhaust is repaired

Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,250 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,919 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 68,105 miles

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

n/s/f head light inside starting to dicolour

o/s/f sill below door starting to corrode

Pass 30 Apr 2009 66,334 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 64,719 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 64,707 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 62,985 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 May 2006 59,618 miles

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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L490 TUF is a 1994 Renault Trafic in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L490 TUF, 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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L490 TUF is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L490 TUF shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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