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M140 UTO

1995 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

153,495 mi
Last recorded153,495 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Renault Trafic87,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM140 UTO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 153,495 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 152,629 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch & outrigger corroded not within 30cm of prescribed areas

Pass 2 Aug 2022 148,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to excessive (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

corrosion to chassis outriggers

corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

corrosion to front and rear jacking points

corrosion to front door shuts

corrosion to inner wheel arches

Fail 21 Jul 2022 148,521 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch/ door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to excessive (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

corrosion to chassis outriggers

corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

corrosion to front and rear jacking points

corrosion to front door shuts

corrosion to inner wheel arches

Pass 2 Aug 2021 143,358 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to excessive (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion to chassis rails and outriggers

corrosion to front door shuts

corrosion to front outer sills

corrosion to inner sills

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

heavy corrosion and hole to offside front inner wheel arch

heavy corrosion to front jacking points

heavy corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Fail 20 Jul 2021 143,322 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced top of door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced top of door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to excessive (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion to chassis rails and outriggers

corrosion to front door shuts

corrosion to front outer sills

corrosion to inner sills

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

heavy corrosion and hole to offside front inner wheel arch

heavy corrosion to front jacking points

heavy corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 7 Aug 2020 142,102 miles

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

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

both front inner wheel arches heavily corroded outside prescribed areas

corrosion to chassis rails and outer riggers

corrosion to front inner and outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 24 Apr 2019 135,437 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch heavily corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front Inner wheel arch heavily corroded outside prescribed area

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

corrosion to both chassis rails

corrosion to both front inner sills

corrosion to both front outer door sills

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 19 Jul 2018 132,813 miles

Heavy corrosion and hole offside front chassis under bonnet

Heavy corrosion and hole to offside front inner sill

Heavy corrosion and hole to offside front inner wheel acrh

Heavy corrosion and holes offside front outer sill

Heavy corrosion around rear leaf spring mounts

Heavy corrosion nearside rear inner sill end

Heavy corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Heavy corrosion to nearside front outer sill

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside inner sill

corrosion to rear inner arches

oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2018 132,443 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 125,114 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 125,050 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Two rear mounts (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 117,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel arch excessively corroded - out of area

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable casing split

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

Offside Front Seal excessively corroded - out of area

Offside Front Wheel arch excessively corroded - out of area

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

non cat emissions test carried out as no exact match found in database on analyser

Fail 20 Jun 2016 117,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel arch excessively corroded - out of area

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable casing split

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

Offside Front Seal excessively corroded - out of area

Offside Front Wheel arch excessively corroded - out of area

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 109,053 miles

both centre exhaust rubbers split

non catalyst emissions test carried out on vehicle as per VOSA documentation after BET test failed & no exact match found in emmisions database

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 109,053 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both centre exhaust rubbers split

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 100,738 miles

nearside headlamp pattern on the limit

Fail 26 Jun 2014 100,738 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside headlamp pattern on the limit

Pass 8 Jul 2013 93,411 miles

clonking from steering when shaking steering wheel.Unable to verify due to access

exhaust corroded in places

nearside rear top marker lamp not working

offside outer/under sill holed but outside of area

passenger seat wobbly but still secure

slight dampness at top of steering rack on limits

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack

Fail 8 Jul 2013 93,411 miles

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

clonking from steering when shaking steering wheel.Unable to verify due to access

exhaust corroded in places

nearside rear top marker lamp not working

offside outer/under sill holed but outside of area

passenger seat wobbly but still secure

slight dampness at top of steering rack on limits

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2012 86,669 miles

centre exhaust rubber perished

fuel cap perished

oil leak

radiator in poor condition

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2011 80,671 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2011 80,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 74,347 miles

corrosion to offside rear of outer sill

engine oil leak

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses

offside headlamp deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2010 74,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion to offside rear of outer sill

engine oil leak

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses

offside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2009 70,294 miles

Front exhaust has a mounting repair of a temorary type

Front rollbar end link bushes perished

Fuel cap seal perished

Major oil leak

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

Wipers poor

Fail 30 Jun 2009 70,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front exhaust has a mounting repair of a temorary type

Front rollbar end link bushes perished

Fuel cap seal perished

Major oil leak

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

Wipers poor

Pass 1 Jul 2008 61,635 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 61,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 53,282 miles

advisory items from initial test still apply

Fail 6 Jun 2007 53,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front strut bodies very corroded

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall worn

Pass 30 May 2006 46,404 miles

door latches stiff

exhaust rubbers in poor condtion and cable tied

fuel cap seal perished

oil leak

rear brakes close to limit

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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M140 UTO is a 1995 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 M140 UTO, 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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M140 UTO is a 1995 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 July 1995.

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