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L518 GNT

1993 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,231 mi
Last recorded145,231 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL518 GNT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 145,231 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

NS + OS - Inner Sills Corroded.

Offside Front Driver's door corroded.

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

surface rust underneath.

Pass 29 Sep 2022 144,993 miles

Slight surface rust underneath.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

NS + OS - Inner Sills Corroded.

Offside Front Driver's door slightly corroded.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 144,751 miles

NS + OS - Inner Sills Corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Surface rust underneath.

Pass 23 Sep 2020 144,479 miles

NS + OS - Inner Sills Corroded;

Surface rust underneath.

Pass 28 May 2019 144,235 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 143,995 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

n/s & o/s inner sill area corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 143,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 143,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 143,428 miles

fuel tank straps detreorating

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2015 141,725 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 141,351 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 141,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 137,506 miles

brakes binding slightly

offside chassis rusting

Fail 3 Jun 2013 137,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside chassis rusting

Pass 3 Apr 2012 136,062 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 135,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bodywork

o/s/f chassis /floor( jacking point ) outer sill holed and corroded

Fail 17 May 2010 135,789 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bodywork

o/s/f chassis /floor( jacking point ) outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2008 131,059 miles

chassis and jacking points corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2008 131,059 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chassis and jacking points corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2006 117,849 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 117,849 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 12 Nov 2005 111,507 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L518 GNT is a 1993 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L518 GNT, 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.

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What year was L518 GNT registered?

L518 GNT is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 September 1993.

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