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M157 FBB

1994 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,440 mi
Last recorded65,440 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM157 FBB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 65,440 miles

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2025 62,982 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

general under body surface rust

repairs to front inner arches and inner sills undersealed

Pass 8 Jan 2024 62,934 miles

Offside Front Sill holed/corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2024 62,932 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both, no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rears (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Sill holed/corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 62,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower sill corroded/weak

Fail 5 Jan 2023 62,425 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both no patterns (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Jacking point/outrigger (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower sill corroded/weak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 61,482 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 60,869 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 60,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached Bolt missing. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation And rear brakes fade. (1.2.1 (d))

Steering rack damp

Pass 26 Jun 2020 60,373 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,679 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 59,088 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 59,061 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 58,004 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 57,090 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 56,373 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,815 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,388 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 53,652 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 51,894 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 51,126 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 50,334 miles

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

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

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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M157 FBB is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M157 FBB, 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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What year was M157 FBB registered?

M157 FBB is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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