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M642 XPW

1994 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,664 mi
Last recorded115,664 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM642 XPW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 115,664 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 114,189 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 114,176 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished

chassis covered in underseal

Pass 24 Sep 2022 114,093 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake would benefit from adjustment

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion under body of vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2020 114,051 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion underbody or vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2018 114,044 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 114,044 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 113,901 miles

slight corrosion nearside front inner wing

Pass 12 Mar 2016 112,255 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 112,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 103,121 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brakes binding slightly

underside has corrosion,repairs and weak points on and or near prescribed areas

Fail 22 Apr 2014 102,922 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S/F STEP CORRODED

Pass 22 Apr 2014 102,922 miles

N/S/F STEP CORRODED

Pass 18 Apr 2013 102,874 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 101,741 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2012 101,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 96,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 91,446 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 85,610 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 85,578 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

excessive corrosion on fronr outter sill but not in a perscribed area

rear silencer supported with cable ties not very satisfactory.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 85,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 81,565 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 81,565 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Jul 2005 78,102 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 78,102 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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M642 XPW is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 M642 XPW, 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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M642 XPW is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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