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147,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
extensive welding repairs all undersealed
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
extensive welding repairs all undersealed
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Above leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out riger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam image kick wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out riger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Both rear leaf spring mountings heavily corroded
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside heavily under sealed
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Blue Smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Both front inner sill not in prescribed areas excessively corroded near foot step
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Blue Smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to back (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (blue smoke) (8.2.2.2 (c))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (blue smoke) (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
all front and rear suspension components corroded
holes in o/s/f lower panel, non structural.
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
all front and rear suspension components corroded
holes in o/s/f lower panel, non structural.
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis nr spring eye mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis nr swinging shackle (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis nr spring eye (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis nr swinging shackle (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
welded repairs heavily undersealed full inspection not possible strong advice
welded repairs heavily undersealed full inspection not possible strong advice
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
advise underbody in general
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M255 NJA is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 M255 NJA, 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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M255 NJA is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 September 1994.
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