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L689 MRC

1993 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

58,029 mi
Last recorded58,029 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL689 MRC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 58,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre section (6.1.2 (a))

all welding repairs coated in thick underseal

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 10 Jun 2026 58,022 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre section (6.1.2 (a))

all welding repairs coated in thick underseal

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 20 Jun 2025 57,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 19 Jun 2025 57,640 miles

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification hole in outer sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 20 Jun 2024 57,060 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2024 57,060 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 57,051 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 57,051 miles

Emissions unable to be completed hc high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 May 2022 56,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 56,530 miles

Emissions not tested Levels too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 56,523 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected croc clips on batery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower inner wing corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2021 56,392 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 56,392 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 55,644 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 55,204 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,278 miles

Engine undercover fitted

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

Rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 6 Apr 2016 53,961 miles

Engine undercover fitted

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

Rear Exhaust rubber broken

Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,088 miles

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

Nearside registration plate lamp lense broken

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 49,521 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 48,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,473 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside front steering arm inner ball joints slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,941 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,238 miles

front brake disc slightly rusty.near & offside.

offside headlamp glass damaged.

Fail 8 Jun 2009 38,236 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake disc slightly rusty.near & offside.

offside headlamp glass damaged.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 38,118 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 38,118 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2007 36,514 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 34,212 miles

battery insecure

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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L689 MRC is a 1993 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 L689 MRC, 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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L689 MRC is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 October 1993.

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