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K241 LMV

1993 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

83,636 mi
Last recorded83,636 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Renault Trafic77,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK241 LMV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 83,636 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 83,598 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure excessive movement on nearside (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear crash bar severely corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2024 83,075 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both nearside and offside batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 83,066 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 82,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 82,604 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 81,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Fail 21 Jul 2022 81,356 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 23 Jul 2021 80,260 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 79,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 78,452 miles

All suspension rubber bushes starting to perish

Corrosion to the exhaust system

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 6 Jun 2019 78,452 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension rubber bushes starting to perish

Corrosion to the exhaust system

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 3 Jul 2018 77,040 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 77,039 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected bad earth (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 75,186 miles

non - structural corrosion staring to the offside front inner wheel arch

Fail 26 Jun 2017 75,186 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

non - structural corrosion staring to the offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 4 Jun 2016 72,393 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 70,690 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 70,690 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2013 70,494 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 May 2013 70,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 69,298 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 69,298 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 66,731 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 64,797 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 63,466 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 62,506 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 13 Dec 2007 62,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2006 61,670 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 61,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 57,681 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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K241 LMV is a 1993 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1993 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 77,432 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 K241 LMV, 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 33 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K241 LMV is a 1993 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 May 1993.

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The MOT history for K241 LMV shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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