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M251 NMO

1994 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,148 mi
Last recorded54,148 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM251 NMO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 54,148 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 54,146 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing under battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both sills repaired with tape und underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 54,012 miles

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

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

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Pass 29 Aug 2023 53,152 miles

ENGINE OIL TEMP WARNING ILLUMINATED

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Pass 8 Sep 2022 51,891 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Pass 25 Aug 2021 50,066 miles

Nearside Front tyre 11 years old

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

Offside Front tyre 27 years old

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 50,055 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre 11 years old

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

Offside Front tyre 27 years old

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 48,389 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 48,124 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 48,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake cylinder (1.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 47,782 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 47,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 47,763 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 47,310 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 47,060 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 45,728 miles

both front inner wings corroded

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 1 Aug 2014 44,924 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 43,124 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 43,124 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 40,921 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 39,616 miles

o/s front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,763 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 36,178 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s outer sill at rear slightly corroded

o/s outer sill section in centre corroded slightly

Fail 26 Jul 2008 33,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s outer sill at rear slightly corroded

o/s outer sill section in centre corroded slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,443 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 31,432 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 28,222 miles

oil leak

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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M251 NMO is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M251 NMO, 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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M251 NMO is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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