MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
All antiroll bar d type bushs worn
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Oil leak
rear antiroll bar rubbers worn
underside of vehicle corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
nearside rear tyre sidewall perrishing
underside of vehicle rusty
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
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
handbrake travel long
movement in drivers seat
oil leak
How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is L638 STP safe to buy?
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