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M538 VYB

1995 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,599 mi
Last recorded98,599 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Renault Trafic87,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM538 VYB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 98,599 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 98,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 85,208 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 82,027 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 82,027 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 82,131 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 82,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 211,108 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 209,388 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 207,238 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 20,519 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 20,519 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

coolant low

Pass 31 Jan 2014 203,525 miles

Oil leak

slight exhaust laek

Fail 28 Jan 2014 203,515 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column universal joint retaining device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 201,934 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 201,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 66,019 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 66,018 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 65,147 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 60,883 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 57,554 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 57,554 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 55,082 miles

front wipers just clearing the screen

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres heavily perished on outer areas of sidewalls

Pass 21 Apr 2006 50,957 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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M538 VYB is a 1995 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M538 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 M538 VYB registered?

M538 VYB is a 1995 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M538 VYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M538 VYB shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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