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L978 GOP

1994 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

30,937 mi
Last recorded30,937 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL978 GOP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2011 30,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

all inner wheel arches corroded

brake service

front shocks corroded

near side front brake slightly binding

near side steering rack arm has slight play in its end fixing

off side headlight is slightly deteriorated

springs corroded

underside corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 30,473 miles

CORROSION AROUND ALL SIDE WINDOWS

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

N/S/F AND O/S/F INNER WINGS ARE CORRDOED AND HOLED NOT WITHIN 30CM AREA

N/S/F AND O/S/F OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED NOT WITHIN 30CM AREA

N/S/F STEERING RACK END IS WORN

O/S/F DIFFERENT PLY RATE TO ALL OTHER TYRES 8PR NOT 6PR

O/S/F HEADLAMP IS CORRODED INSIDE

OIL LEAKS

STEERING WHEEL IS DAMAGED

UNABLE TO SEE FRONT BRAKE PADS

Fail 3 Dec 2010 30,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

CORROSION AROUND ALL SIDE WINDOWS

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

N/S/F AND O/S/F INNER WINGS ARE CORRDOED AND HOLED NOT WITHIN 30CM AREA

N/S/F AND O/S/F OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED NOT WITHIN 30CM AREA

N/S/F STEERING RACK END IS WORN

O/S/F DIFFERENT PLY RATE TO ALL OTHER TYRES 8PR NOT 6PR

O/S/F HEADLAMP IS CORRODED INSIDE

OIL LEAKS

STEERING WHEEL IS DAMAGED

UNABLE TO SEE FRONT BRAKE PADS

Pass 18 Dec 2009 30,000 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Offside Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

front inner wheel arches heavily corroded /not in perscribed areas/

noise on off side rear hub on road test / possible wheel bearing/

weld repares undersealed difficult to inspect

Fail 9 Dec 2009 29,997 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Offside Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

front inner wheel arches heavily corroded /not in perscribed areas/

noise on off side rear hub on road test / possible wheel bearing/

Pass 15 Dec 2008 29,741 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a spring shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 25 May 2007 28,241 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 28,241 miles

Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2006 27,891 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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L978 GOP is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L978 GOP, 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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L978 GOP is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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