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M524 MOF

1995 Renault Trafic

Turquoise Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

112,238 mi
Last recorded112,238 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 Renault Trafic87,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM524 MOF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 112,238 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 110,186 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2023 110,179 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2022 106,824 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 102,892 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Aug 2021 102,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2020 98,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 98,043 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 95,322 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2019 95,320 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 95,039 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 95,039 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip broken

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 92,250 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust rubbers split and missing but system adequately supported

fuel smell and residue under bonnet by pump but no leak during test

general corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2017 92,250 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect adv pattern diffused but visible (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust rubbers split and missing but system adequately supported

fuel smell and residue under bonnet by pump but no leak during test

general corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2017 92,200 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect pattern diffused but beam pattern visible (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust rubbers split and missing but system adequately supported

fuel smell and residue under bonnet by pump but no leak during test

general corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2016 91,319 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2015 90,423 miles

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

Slight corrosion behind ns headlamp

Fail 13 Jul 2015 90,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight corrosion behind ns headlamp

Pass 19 Jun 2014 85,243 miles

Oil leak

all weld repairs heavily undersealed makeing hard to inspect

exhaust corroded

front inner wheel arches corroded

front shock absorber casings corroded

sill backings corroded

slight pannel damage to near side body

underbody corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 85,242 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front inner wheel arches corroded

front shock absorber casings corroded

sill backings corroded

slight pannel damage to near side body

underbody corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 83,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber worn No anti slip

exhaust mounting broken but system is well supported

n/s/f under bonnet hole caused by corrosion But not in prescribed area

Fail 17 Jun 2013 83,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

headlight aims and output poor

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f under bonnet behind headlight holed and corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2012 82,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 79,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

underbody very rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2011 79,489 miles

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 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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 May 2010 76,176 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 13 May 2010 76,170 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 67,695 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 67,695 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 67,265 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 58,388 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 51,306 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 51,225 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has screw puncture

presented with seven passenger seats

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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M524 MOF is a 1995 Renault Trafic in Turquoise with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 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 M524 MOF, 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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M524 MOF is a 1995 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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