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M164 RAU

1994 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

94,760 mi
Last recorded94,760 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM164 RAU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 94,760 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed but not within any prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 94,756 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system detorated

Pass 23 Jul 2021 83,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 83,535 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 81,577 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 81,554 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside front sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 80,907 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sills and under body of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2018 77,287 miles

front tyres perishing

rear outer sills corroded (not within 30cm of any mount)

underbody corroding

Fail 19 Apr 2018 77,284 miles

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

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

front tyres perishing

rear outer sills corroded (not within 30cm of any mount)

underbody corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,605 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 19 Apr 2017 75,604 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both side front inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort both side (3.7.B.5a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 5 Apr 2016 71,273 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 71,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,707 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 67,707 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 63,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear lamp cluster damage

Fail 14 Apr 2014 63,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear lamp cluster damage

Pass 19 Mar 2013 58,466 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,097 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,890 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 52,890 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

both front headlamp reflectors tarnished

corrosion to o/s/f jack up point

n/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split

o/s track rod end gaiter split

Pass 12 Apr 2010 51,456 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 48,853 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 48,051 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 48,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake hoses in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2007 46,621 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 43,914 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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M164 RAU is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 M164 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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M164 RAU is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 August 1994.

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