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M486 MUX

1994 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,023 mi
Last recorded107,023 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM486 MUX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2025 107,023 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced also chassis out rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded tow bar crossmember corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering rack and pinion on osf has movement under load ()

oil req top up

Pass 23 Jul 2024 106,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point collapsed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner panel behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch body panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front seat mechanisms worn

Fail 7 Jun 2024 106,009 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body outrigger and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear body jacking point corroded/collapsed

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body outrigger and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body panel behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch body panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front seat mechanisms worn/have movement

various under body corrosion

Pass 20 May 2023 104,356 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger also corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner body panel corroded/holed

Nearside Front outer sill corroded/holed but more than 30cm from any structural mounting point

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded/collapsed

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger also corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front inner body corroded/holed

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger outer body panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch body panel corroded behind shock

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear body corroded behind bumper

both front seat mechanisms worn/have movement

Fail 19 May 2023 104,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger also corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner body panel corroded/holed

Nearside Front outer sill corroded/holed but more than 30cm from any structural mounting point

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded/collapsed

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger also corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front inner body corroded/holed

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger outer body panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch body panel corroded behind shock

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear body corroded behind bumper

both front seat mechanisms worn/have movement

Pass 30 May 2022 100,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger weak (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger weak (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both front seat mechanisms worn/have movement

Pass 2 Jun 2021 96,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Front chassis outrigger weak

Nearside Front outer sill corroded/holed

Offside Front chassis outrigger weak

both front seat tilt and slide mechanisms worn

Fail 25 May 2021 96,530 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Front chassis outrigger weak

Nearside Front outer sill corroded/holed

Nearside handbrake effort low

Offside Front chassis outrigger weak

both front seat tilt and slide mechanisms worn

Pass 10 Jun 2020 90,522 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side front under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 90,149 miles

1/ slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Apr 2018 88,828 miles

1/ nail in o/s rear tyre

2/ o/s front tyre becoming perished

Fail 16 Apr 2018 88,819 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

1/ nail in o/s rear tyre

2/ o/s front tyre becoming perished

Pass 23 Mar 2017 88,009 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 85,255 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 84,779 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 83,404 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 81,614 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 81,614 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 79,076 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 77,378 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 74,966 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 72,021 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 68,882 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 64,218 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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M486 MUX is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M486 MUX, 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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M486 MUX is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 October 1994.

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