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L73 CLJ

1994 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests38 (19 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,863 mi
Last recorded60,863 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL73 CLJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

19 pass 19 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2025 60,863 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2024 60,859 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 60,854 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 60,849 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 60,849 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 60,845 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2021 60,828 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 60,828 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 59,417 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 59,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2019 57,512 miles

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

Headlamp deflectors fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2019 57,390 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deflectors fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2018 53,979 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 53,874 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 46,645 miles

Nearside front door damaged but still opens & closes

both headlamps have deflectors fitted as they are left hand drive units.

Fail 28 Oct 2016 46,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front door damaged but still opens & closes

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 45,657 miles

Offside steering rack gaiter starting to split

Fail 28 Oct 2015 45,657 miles

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

Offside steering rack gaiter starting to split

Fail 29 Oct 2014 43,108 miles

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

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 29 Oct 2014 43,108 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 41,475 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 41,475 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 39,554 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 39,554 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 37,745 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 37,745 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 36,652 miles

advise 5-8mm freeplay detected at steering wheel

advise light underbody corrosion

advise slight front brake imbalance

strong advise wipers poor

Pass 3 Nov 2009 32,909 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 32,909 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in ns track rod

Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,265 miles

Coolant leak

all four tyres sidewalls cracked

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2009 29,265 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

all four tyres sidewalls cracked

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,431 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 27,431 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 25,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 25,192 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,781 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 21,615 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 21,615 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.9 MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

PARKING BRAKE OVERADJUSTED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER JOINT HAS A SLIGHT BLOW

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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L73 CLJ is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L73 CLJ, 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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L73 CLJ is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 January 1994.

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