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L859 SKB

1993 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,992 mi
Last recorded118,992 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL859 SKB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 118,992 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion offside door step

Pass 4 Jun 2010 118,983 miles

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 118,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 110,986 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 110,986 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 101,600 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside and offside rear bump stop brackets corroded

offside rear bump stop rubber missing

Fail 30 May 2008 101,600 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside and offside rear bump stop brackets corroded

offside rear bump stop rubber missing

Pass 24 May 2007 96,555 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 May 2007 96,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 87,457 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2006 87,457 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L859 SKB is a 1993 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L859 SKB, 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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What year was L859 SKB registered?

L859 SKB is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L859 SKB safe to buy?

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