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M226 XFM

1994 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,754 mi
Last recorded22,754 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 XFM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 22,754 miles

Chassis and under components have been heavily undersealed

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 22,748 miles

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

Brake Servo Corroded

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front And Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 22,378 miles

Brake Servo Showing Slight Corrosion

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake, Both (1.1.15 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust Showing Corrosion

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 21,953 miles

All Front Anti Roll Bar Bush Rubbers Perishing

Brake Servo Slightly Corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust System Corrosion

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + Arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Handbrake Cables, Outer Shield Damaged Both

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 21,082 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

front anti-roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated.

parking brake outer cables deteriorated.

Pass 29 Oct 2019 20,395 miles

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

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

vehicle under sealed

Pass 13 Nov 2017 20,372 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded running front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Heavy surface corrosion underneath vehicle, full under-seal advised

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 20,361 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

very heavy surface corrosion underneath vehicle - full under-seal suggested

Fail 2 Nov 2016 20,361 miles

Fuel pipe leaking from above tank (7.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

very heavy surface corrosion underneath vehicle - full under-seal suggested

Pass 29 Oct 2015 20,358 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 20,356 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 20,266 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 20,245 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 20,100 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 19,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 19,949 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 19,904 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 19,849 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 19,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 19,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 19,515 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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M226 XFM is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol 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 M226 XFM, 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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M226 XFM is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 November 1994.

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