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M158 RAU

1994 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

93,249 mi
Last recorded93,249 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM158 RAU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 93,249 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 92,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 92,547 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil/temp warning light come on and emissions very high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector missing and no Patton (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play and ruff (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened front mounting point corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 92,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN NEARSIDE REAR

EXHAUST HAS BLOW

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NEARSIDE FRONT SILL WEAK

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

OIL LEAK

REAR INNER ARCHES CORRODED

STEERING RACK INNER HAS PLAY

Fail 17 Jul 2023 92,386 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust blowing

exhaust hanger broken nearside rear

nearside front sill weak

oil leak

rear inner arches corroded

steering rack, inner rack has movement

Pass 29 Jun 2022 89,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 86,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 86,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 82,014 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front link bushes deteriorated but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill holed but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear inner arch at front small hole but not in prescribed area

Fail 8 Jul 2020 81,955 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front link bushes deteriorated but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill holed but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear inner arch at front small hole but not in prescribed area

Pass 17 Jul 2019 81,023 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 81,023 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 80,422 miles

sliding door corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 80,407 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bottom of sliding door corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 79,891 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,491 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 78,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate obscured spare wheel covering it (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 77,023 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

anti roll bar drop link bushes deteroirating

slight corrosion both sills

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 3 Jul 2015 76,981 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

anti roll bar drop link bushes deteroirating

rear exharst box fixings loose

slight corrosion both sills

slight play in steering rack both sides

wiper blades worn

Pass 10 Jul 2014 73,221 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 68,243 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 68,243 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,845 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 57,931 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 57,931 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,917 miles

corrosion to offside front wheel arch

Fail 8 Jul 2010 54,917 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion to offside front wheel arch

Pass 6 Jul 2009 51,079 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 47,785 miles

Battery insecure

play in steering rack

poor o/s/f headlamp pattern

Pass 6 Jul 2007 41,686 miles

poor o/s/f headlamp pattern

batterys insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2006 38,267 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear brakes niosey

Pass 12 Jul 2005 33,695 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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M158 RAU is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 M158 RAU, 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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M158 RAU is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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