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M503 DEC

1994 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,677 mi
Last recorded150,677 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM503 DEC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 150,677 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 150,677 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 143,210 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 143,204 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 135,938 miles

Ball joint has slight play both side tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 135,936 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Ball joint has slight play both side tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 129,011 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 129,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 123,231 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 123,231 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 119,294 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 114,530 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 114,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 109,708 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 106,018 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2009 106,018 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 102,360 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 102,358 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 97,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 93,345 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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M503 DEC is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M503 DEC, 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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M503 DEC is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 December 1994.

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