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L579 DTX

1993 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,042 mi
Last recorded50,042 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL579 DTX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 50,042 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper body inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 50,042 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure sill jacking point corroded and detatched (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower sill corroded away near front edge with holes

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper body inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 49,998 miles

Brake performance not tested due engine over heating (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to engine over heating and water leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 49,728 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 49,726 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassie out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 47,411 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 45,078 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both outer sills corroding. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both steering rack arms, inner ball joints. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 45,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe and box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both outer sills corroding. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both steering rack arms, inner ball joints. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 44,303 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Oil leak engine area

Fail 27 Apr 2018 44,301 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak engine area

Pass 21 Dec 2016 44,051 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 43,732 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 43,732 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AND ALL CORODID (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 39,595 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,761 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,841 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 36,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,440 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 3,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 33,251 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 33,237 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,924 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,416 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,945 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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L579 DTX is a 1993 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L579 DTX, 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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L579 DTX is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 September 1993.

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