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L638 STP

1993 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,244 mi
Last recorded127,244 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL638 STP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 127,244 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 127,233 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.05 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside headlamp dim

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 120,463 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 126,405 miles

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

Nearside front wheel arche has a corrosion hole

Nearside side door corroded across seal

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wiring connection secured to offside leaf spring

Pass 14 Aug 2012 126,288 miles

All antiroll bar d type bushs worn

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 126,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

All antiroll bar d type bushs worn

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 125,680 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion offside front inner wing

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2010 125,192 miles

BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS ARE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR STEP INNER SILL IS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

VARIOUS POINTS OF SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE

slight wear in nearside front lower ball joint

slight wear to offside front inner rack joint

Fail 31 Aug 2010 125,191 miles

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)

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)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS ARE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR STEP INNER SILL IS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

VARIOUS POINTS OF SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE

slight wear in nearside front lower ball joint

slight wear to offside front inner rack joint

Pass 10 Nov 2009 124,002 miles

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

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

Oil leak

bodywork rusty

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2009 124,002 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

bodywork rusty

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2008 119,090 miles

Oil leak

rear antiroll bar rubbers worn

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2007 111,044 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre sidewall perrishing

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2007 111,044 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre sidewall perrishing

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2006 104,086 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 98,051 miles

handbrake travel long

movement in drivers seat

oil leak

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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L638 STP is a 1993 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L638 STP, 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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L638 STP is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L638 STP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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