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L501 RYC

1994 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,105 mi
Last recorded58,105 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL501 RYC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 58,105 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes cracked/perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Front sub-frame has some corrosion.

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust join. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 57,430 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective All rubber exhaust hangers heavily perished and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded foremost

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 56,819 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 56,793 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside effort low. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 55,883 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2022 54,380 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 50,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

some corrosion to o/s front body under bonnet not within a prescribed area

Fail 10 Jun 2021 50,829 miles

Exhaust system insecure both centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

some corrosion to o/s front body under bonnet not within a prescribed area

Pass 8 Sep 2020 48,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

some corrosion to o/s front body under bonnet not within a prescribed area

Fail 5 Sep 2020 48,474 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 centre exhaust rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

some corrosion to o/s front body under bonnet not within a prescribed area

Pass 11 Oct 2019 43,859 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2019 43,859 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 6 Aug 2019 43,690 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 43,690 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 42,903 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front slight restricted movement

Nearside Front tyre going out of shape

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rubber deteriated

Fail 1 Aug 2018 42,897 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front slight restricted movement

Nearside Front tyre going out of shape

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rubber deteriated

Pass 27 Jul 2017 42,333 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust rubber broken

Fail 24 Jul 2017 42,333 miles

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

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement s (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust rubber broken

Pass 26 Jul 2016 41,944 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 41,371 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,391 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 39,266 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,666 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 38,135 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 36,864 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,910 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,134 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,144 miles

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

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

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

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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L501 RYC is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L501 RYC, 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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L501 RYC is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 June 1994.

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The MOT history for L501 RYC shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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