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M509 XPU

1995 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

89,055 mi
Last recorded89,055 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Renault Trafic87,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM509 XPU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 89,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf / nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 87,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf / nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 87,416 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf / nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 86,362 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 84,617 miles

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

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING MOUNT AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING MOUNT AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK AREA (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 84,617 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING MOUNT AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING MOUNT AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK AREA (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 84,085 miles

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

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damp around steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2020 83,452 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both inner wings to front panel areas excessively corroded but not structural ... advise req repair

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust has slight leak

headlight beam pattern masks in place

Fail 18 Nov 2020 83,452 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH headlights appear to "dip" the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step / sill excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated by leaked grease (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill end / step end / jacking point area into wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure secured against body with baling wire (inadequate repair / insecure) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lights affected by brake lights / varience in brightness side to side (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both inner wings to front panel areas excessively corroded but not structural ... advise req repair

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2019 81,887 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 80,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 80,476 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 80,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 79,432 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Front tyre perrished

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front tyre perrished

Fail 6 Jun 2016 79,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Front tyre perrished

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front tyre perrished

Pass 3 Jun 2015 77,553 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 76,512 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 76,512 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 73,843 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked and perished

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked and perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked and perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2013 73,843 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked and perished

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked and perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked and perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 70,195 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 68,951 miles

Some play noted in both front tie rod ends

Fail 20 Jul 2011 68,951 miles

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

Some play noted in both front tie rod ends

Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,856 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 66,634 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 66,634 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2009 66,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

service brake quite low n/s rear

slight play on inner ends of both steering track rods

Fail 21 Apr 2009 66,198 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front lower flexible brake hose close to driveshaft on full lock

slight play on inner ends of both steering track rods

Pass 12 May 2008 63,932 miles

slight leak at exhaust joint

slight play on inner ends of both sides track rods

Pass 7 May 2007 59,992 miles

very slight play on inner end of nearside track rod

very slight play on nearside rear anti roll bar inner bush

Pass 12 May 2006 57,399 miles

o/s/f lower brake hose metal ends getting rusty

very slight play on both inner ends of steering track rods

Fail 11 May 2006 57,399 miles

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

o/s/f lower brake hose metal ends getting rusty

very slight play on both inner ends of steering track rods

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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M509 XPU is a 1995 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1995 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 87,426 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 M509 XPU, 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 31 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M509 XPU is a 1995 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 June 1995.

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