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L641 FAJ

1993 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests35 (18 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

62,192 mi
Last recorded62,192 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL641 FAJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

18 pass 17 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 62,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front out rigger and outer sill holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer rigger holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 61,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some pipes undersealed/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside cracking heavily (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material One pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outrigger/inner sill corroded/holed. Not prescribed area.

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded/holed. Not prescribed area.

Offside Front Outrigger/inner sill corroded/holed. Not prescribed area.

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor and chassis rails heavily corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody waxoiled in places

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 61,385 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded One pipe ex corroded (2 pipe system (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some pipes undersealed/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside cracking heavily (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material One pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outrigger/inner sill corroded/holed. Not prescribed area.

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded/holed. Not prescribed area.

Offside Front Outrigger/inner sill corroded/holed. Not prescribed area.

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroding

Passed emissions on extended emissions test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor and chassis rails heavily corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 60,145 miles

Camper water supply pipe resting against rear exhaust/melting

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arches/turret tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam mask fitted to lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear fog light switch intermittant operation

Rear service brake readings low

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to underbody and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 60,132 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow lambda too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Camper water supply pipe resting against rear exhaust/melting

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arches/turret tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam mask fitted to lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear fog light switch intermittant operation

Rear service brake readings low

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to underbody and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 58,325 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around steering rack mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output mask fitted to lens (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 58,308 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mount broken, nearside rear mount almost broken through (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength adjacent to swinging shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2022 56,344 miles

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe corroded around steering rack mounting areas (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring rear shackle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill including previous repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp mask fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring rear shackle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill including previous repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 56,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe mounting to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe corroded around steering rack mounting areas (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring rear shackle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill including previous repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring rear shackle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill including previous repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 55,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 55,197 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 55,190 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible continental headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements only works intermittently (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely brakes do not work every time they are applied (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various areas cooroded and repaired by welding and underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 54,991 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 54,985 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 54,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around hanger (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch to chassis holed & corroded

noise from rear load sensing valve when brakes operated

Fail 5 Sep 2017 54,912 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear hanger/ out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch to chassis holed & corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2015 54,676 miles

o/s outer sill corroding

rear under body rusty

water tank fitted to n/s restricting inspection

Fail 4 Aug 2015 54,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s outer sill corroding

rear under body rusty

water tank fitted to n/s restricting inspection

Fail 14 Jul 2015 54,664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to rear structure

nearside rear sill holed

nearside+offside rear sills corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 53,938 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 53,927 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust heavily corroded,back box split & blowing

nearside rear tyre perishing & splitting

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 12 Nov 2012 52,863 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 51,538 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 51,530 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,568 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 50,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,122 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 48,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2008 47,301 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 47,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fog lamp switch faulty

hazard switch faulty

small hole o/s front inner wing

Fail 11 Mar 2008 47,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fog lamp switch faulty

hazard switch faulty

small hole o/s front inner wing

Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,324 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 45,309 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 45,217 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 45,217 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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L641 FAJ is a 1993 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L641 FAJ, 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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L641 FAJ is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 August 1993.

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