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L686 OTV

1994 Renault Trafic

White Lpg 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,401 mi
Last recorded151,401 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL686 OTV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 151,401 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 151,382 miles

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

body has corrosion but no sharp edges

Pass 12 Jul 2022 146,267 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 142,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front door corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2021 142,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and offside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel to rear wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front door bottom corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 140,149 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 137,215 miles

Nearside Front and offside front headlights deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2018 132,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside front (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 121,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front mirror deteriated

Fail 26 Jan 2017 121,199 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front and offside front inner wings under headlights corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear spring eye mountings (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear upper wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 111,449 miles

Nearside Front and offside front inner wheel arch areas under headlights

Nearside side door bottom corroded

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 111,449 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front and offside front inner wheel arches below headlights corroded

Nearside side door bottom corroded

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 111,441 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion panal (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front and offside front inner wheel arches below headlights corroded

Nearside side door bottom corroded

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 101,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 100,161 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside and nearside front lamps broken

Pass 25 Feb 2014 90,447 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 90,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight damage o/s mirror

Pass 8 Jul 2011 83,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 83,039 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Additional reports listed on invoice number 75834

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 78,744 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 64,574 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 68,215 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 68,011 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 65,591 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 65,591 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 62,434 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 59,064 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 59,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L686 OTV is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1994 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 80,312 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 L686 OTV, 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 32 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L686 OTV is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 June 1994.

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