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L144 ORA

1994 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

58,192 mi
Last recorded58,192 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL144 ORA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 58,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak

surface rust under body

Fail 23 Jun 2025 50,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak

surface rust under body

Pass 9 Jul 2024 57,250 miles

under body under sealed in places

Fail 25 Jun 2024 57,236 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

under body under sealed in places

Pass 29 Jun 2023 56,291 miles

Offside Front front corner corrosion but not strutrual and not within 30cm of suspension mounting

Pass 5 Jul 2022 55,801 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 55,801 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 55,560 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 55,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 53,689 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 53,671 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2017 52,953 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 52,936 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 51,725 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,704 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear wheel bearings slighty noisy may be drum

Fail 10 Apr 2015 49,704 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,744 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,435 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,991 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 45,991 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,764 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,387 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 43,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,799 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing in sidewall

offside rear tyre perishing in sidewall

Fail 3 Apr 2007 41,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 41,608 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 41,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 41,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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L144 ORA is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 L144 ORA, 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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L144 ORA is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 May 1994.

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