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M394 GDV

1994 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,949 mi
Last recorded83,949 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM394 GDV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 83,949 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

heavily undersealed

Fail 11 May 2017 83,934 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Braking system leaking brake master cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s sill panel badly corroaded

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel arches badly corroaded

overall condition of vehicle very poor

Pass 23 May 2015 83,893 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 83,606 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 83,603 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 82,756 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 82,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 81,934 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 79,389 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 79,389 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 75,552 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 75,552 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

corossion to front crossmember

Pass 7 Apr 2009 71,692 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 71,692 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 70,806 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 69,006 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 69,006 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 66,554 miles

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

some play in steering rack

Fail 6 Oct 2005 66,347 miles

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

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

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

some play in steering rack

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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M394 GDV is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 M394 GDV, 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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M394 GDV is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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