MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
o/s outriggers corrodeing
steering rack worn close to excess
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
steering rack worn close to excess
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?
Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M278 VHJ is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M278 VHJ, 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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What year was M278 VHJ registered?
M278 VHJ is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 November 1994.
Is M278 VHJ safe to buy?
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