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L729 LPU

1993 Renault Trafic

Beige Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,645 mi
Last recorded108,645 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL729 LPU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 108,645 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 108,645 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 108,280 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 107,125 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 106,937 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 106,893 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 101,851 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 101,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 100,135 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 100,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 99,219 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 97,834 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 94,920 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 90,914 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 89,270 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 86,612 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 80,434 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 76,502 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 70,011 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 70,011 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 65,151 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 65,151 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 57,091 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 57,091 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 50,610 miles

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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L729 LPU is a 1993 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L729 LPU, 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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L729 LPU is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 August 1993.

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