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L566 BLJ

1993 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,856 mi
Last recorded59,856 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL566 BLJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 59,856 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 59,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 57,434 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 57,434 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% imballance o/s lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% imbalance o/s lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 56,911 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 54,726 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 53,245 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 52,370 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 52,358 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Centre exhaust rubber perished

Pass 10 Jul 2020 52,305 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 52,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 52,257 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 51,813 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,114 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,440 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,510 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 49,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,697 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 46,889 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 46,889 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 45,439 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 45,439 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,462 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 43,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre perished

spare tyre looks o/k

Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,199 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 43,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 43,109 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 42,492 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 42,478 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 41,823 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 41,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All tyres starting to crack on sidewalls.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 40,715 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 39,789 miles

rear brake slightly out of balance

Fail 9 Jan 2006 39,730 miles

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

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

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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L566 BLJ is a 1993 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L566 BLJ, 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 L566 BLJ registered?

L566 BLJ is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 October 1993.

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The MOT history for L566 BLJ shows 34 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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