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L743 VFL

1993 Renault Trafic

Beige Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

152,830 mi
Last recorded152,830 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL743 VFL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2016 152,830 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersills outersills and chassis by front spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Stop lamp not working all lamps (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front ns and os ourter door sills holed and weak

rear seats not fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 152,820 miles

Exhaust mounts held in place with wire

Nearside & offside outer sill and under sills corroded but not in prescribed areas

Nearside rear brake binding when jacked up

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 152,820 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Exhaust mounts held in place with wire

Nearside & offside outer sill and under sills corroded but not in prescribed areas

Nearside rear brake binding when jacked up

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 147,964 miles

Bodywork damaged and corroded

Exhaust wired up but secure

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front door steps and sills holed and weak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 147,964 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front door steps and sills holed and weak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 139,730 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Offsie and nearside outer door sills and step areas all have corrossion

Fail 12 Mar 2013 139,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Offsie and nearside outer door sills and step areas all have corrossion

Rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 7 Mar 2012 132,659 miles

Battery insecure

Both front outer doorsills corroded at front, not in prescribed areas

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheelarches corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2012 132,659 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Both front outer doorsills corroded at front, not in prescribed areas

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheelarches corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 127,326 miles

ns and os door steps and sills weak

rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

rear wheel archs rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2011 127,326 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

ns and os door steps and sills weak

osr foot and handbrake effort down to nsr

rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

rear wheel archs rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2010 121,826 miles

Battery insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear tyres perrished

Fail 17 Feb 2010 121,826 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear tyres perrished

Pass 20 Feb 2009 116,678 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 116,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2008 107,869 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 107,849 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 97,987 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 85,610 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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L743 VFL is a 1993 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 L743 VFL, 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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L743 VFL is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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