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M301 PAJ

1994 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests32 (16 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,233 mi
Last recorded150,233 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM301 PAJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

16 pass 16 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 150,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal leaf (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under side off vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Mar 2023 150,158 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 148,641 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security On Main Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 148,063 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 148,057 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 134,556 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 134,586 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected expanding foam and body filler used on structure in area of front & rear suspension. DANGEROUS (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Apr 2019 134,543 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength adjacent too rear spring hanger marked with yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

unable too inspect front brake pads

Pass 17 Apr 2018 125,450 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 125,449 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis / inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 125,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near rear spring hanger marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under rear wheel arches and some localised areas under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

cant see brake pads to properly inspect

some previous weld repairs under sealed

Pass 17 Mar 2017 123,959 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2017 123,957 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front flex hoses have slight cracking

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 123,948 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short battery wiring (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure both batteries (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

both front upper brake flexis crakcking

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2016 121,320 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 121,239 miles

Battery insecure x2 (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all welding repairs cannot be fully assessed due to rust proofing applied.

Fail 20 Jan 2016 121,115 miles

Battery insecure BOTH (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL /FLOOR/INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wheel arch near coil spring on inside (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side rear outrigger (in front of rear wheel arch) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL/INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch rear most (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and towards rear crssmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side rear outrigger (in front of rear wheel arch) (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH REAR (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding BOTH REAR (3.7.B.1)

both front outer sills corroded

near side front inner wheel arch holed and corroded but not yet within prescribed area

near side inner sill corroded

off side front inner wheel arch holed and corroded but not yet within prescribed area

off side inner sill corroded

off side outer lower step badly corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2016 121,157 miles

Battery insecure BOTH (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL /FLOOR/INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL/INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH REAR (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding BOTH REAR (3.7.B.1)

near side front inner wheel arch holed and corroded but not yet within prescribed area

near side inner sill corroded

off side front inner wheel arch holed and corroded but not yet within prescribed area

off side inner sill corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 115,732 miles

Both rear wheel arches (body) slightly corroded.

Centre exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated.

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2014 115,732 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Both rear wheel arches (body) slightly corroded.

Centre exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated.

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 113,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2013 113,541 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2012 111,451 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 109,145 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 109,144 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 95,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

body corroded at rear

n/s/f outrigger corroded to excess

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s sill corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2010 95,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f outrigger corroded to excess

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s sill corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 93,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 87,462 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 87,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 80,228 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 74,198 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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M301 PAJ is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 M301 PAJ, 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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M301 PAJ is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 August 1994.

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