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L974 VCD

1994 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests35 (23 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate65.7%

Mileage

63,140 mi
Last recorded63,140 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL974 VCD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

23 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 63,140 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 62,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE EXHAUST LEAKING/INSECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED THROUGHOUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT COIL SPRINGS, SHOCK ABSORBERS, SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 61,909 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED THROUGHOUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 61,906 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn FRONT DISC INNER EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED THROUGHOUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 61,257 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 60,968 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 59,337 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Near & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Meets criteria at the time of test (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 57,789 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 57,786 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.28mm tread depth present (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 54,856 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 52,283 miles

near & offside front brakes slightly grabbing

Fail 1 May 2018 52,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with side light (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with side light (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near & offside front brakes slightly grabbing

Pass 19 Apr 2017 47,701 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 47,701 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 45,680 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 45,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 45,486 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 45,486 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,128 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 44,429 miles

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Fail 30 Jul 2013 44,248 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.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)

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 44,163 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 44,128 miles

Crack In Windscreen, More Than 40mm But Not In the Swept Area.

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2011 44,128 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Crack In Windscreen, More Than 40mm But Not In the Swept Area.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/F Tyre 7 Years Old.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre Is 8 Years Old.

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 41,616 miles

corrosion starting to offside front inner wheel arch

damage to windscreen outside swept area

Fail 6 May 2010 41,616 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion starting to offside front inner wheel arch

damage to windscreen outside swept area

Pass 14 May 2009 36,263 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,145 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 36,145 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 34,097 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 33,234 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 33,234 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 3,234 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advanced corrosion to o/s/f inner arch

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advanced corrosion to o/s/f inner arch not 30cm from testable area

slight free play in steering rack

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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L974 VCD is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.7%.

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 L974 VCD, 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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L974 VCD is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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