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L689 OTV

1994 Renault Trafic

Beige Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,162 mi
Last recorded115,162 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL689 OTV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 115,162 miles

some play in steering rack

steering slightly stiff in operation

Fail 17 Nov 2022 115,150 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

some play in the steering rack

steering slightly stiff

Pass 4 Nov 2021 113,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/14c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 111,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 9 Nov 2020 111,872 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2019 106,193 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in nearside front steering rack end

Pass 1 May 2018 103,581 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Slight play in offside and nearside front steering rack ends

Pass 27 Apr 2017 99,224 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 99,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 96,753 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2015 94,658 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 92,009 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 92,009 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 89,207 miles

Both front anti roll bar links perished.

Front brake discs corroded.

N/s handbrake cable outer casing spilt and is corroded.

Slight play in n/s/f wheel side to side.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 87,170 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear lamps are laking a little bit of light between the lense seperaters

Fail 25 Apr 2012 87,170 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear lamps are laking a little bit of light between the lense seperaters

Pass 13 May 2011 82,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion forward of failure area at front jacking point by sill and small area by rear jacking point but not holed

has slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 10 May 2011 82,739 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion forward of failure area at front jacking point by sill and small area by rear jacking point but not holed

has slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 28 Apr 2010 80,184 miles

exhaust blowing hot fumes onto rear bumper

Fail 28 Apr 2010 80,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust blowing hot fumes onto rear bumper

Pass 13 May 2009 78,118 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 74,636 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 74,636 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 69,827 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perrished

Pass 3 May 2006 66,503 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

engine oil leaks

exhaust system inpoor condition, several temporary repairs carried out

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 OTV is a 1994 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L689 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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L689 OTV is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 June 1994.

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