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M521 VYB

1995 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,689 mi
Last recorded90,689 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Renault Trafic87,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM521 VYB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 90,689 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 90,689 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 90,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 outer tyre walls cracked and in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 90,684 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Under bonnet fouling hinge above battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 outer tyre walls cracked and in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 90,587 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 90,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 89,711 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all way round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 88,011 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 85,685 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 85,678 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and Offside inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and Offside inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and Offside lower rear wheelarch (rear bottom) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside and Offside front sill corroded but not in any prescribed area

Pass 21 Jan 2019 82,812 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 80,965 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 78,425 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 75,153 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 72,829 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 70,417 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,975 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 69,504 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 69,504 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,170 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 67,170 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 65,734 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 65,734 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 64,208 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 61,496 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 61,496 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 59,115 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 55,917 miles

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

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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M521 VYB is a 1995 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M521 VYB, 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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What year was M521 VYB registered?

M521 VYB is a 1995 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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