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Renault Trafic

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,068 cc

L78 KNCMOT history

L78 KNC is a white diesel Renault Trafic first used on 28 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 88,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
88,644 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L78 KNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Trafic
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,068 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
28 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L78 KNC was last recorded at 88,644 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,629 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
2,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,644 miles
  • 2025 – 87,094 miles
  • 2024 – 82,859 miles
  • 2023 – 76,018 miles
  • 2022 – 74,230 miles
  • 2021 – 72,901 miles
  • 2020 – 71,613 miles
  • 2019 – 71,591 miles
  • 2018 – 71,166 miles
  • 2017 – 70,367 miles
  • 2016 – 68,185 miles
  • 2015 – 68,035 miles
  • 2013 – 65,328 miles
  • 2012 – 63,420 miles
  • 2011 – 61,116 miles
  • 2010 – 58,912 miles
  • 2009 – 55,474 miles
  • 2008 – 51,745 miles
  • 2007 – 49,996 miles
  • 2006 – 45,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,644 miles
  • AdvisoryUnable to test passenger seat beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Under body has slight corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Battery insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,644 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    88,644 miles
    Test number
    213859794431
    • AdvisoryUnable to test passenger seat belt

  2. Fail88,629 miles (+1,535)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,629 miles
    Test number
    893117516315
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated cv grease on disc (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to test passenger seat belt

  3. Pass87,094 miles (+4,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,094 miles
    Test number
    399537491448
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and suspension corrosion

  4. Pass82,859 miles (+6,841)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    82,859 miles
    Test number
    239061101948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,018 miles (+1,788)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    76,018 miles
    Test number
    796221135778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f inner lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass74,230 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    74,230 miles
    Test number
    812804618684
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front LHD headlamp fitted with beam deflector fitted giving a flat beam with no light in dazzle zone

  7. Fail74,230 miles (+1,329)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,230 miles
    Test number
    151887514543
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met requirements. O/S handbrake low effort

  8. Pass72,901 miles (+1,288)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    72,901 miles
    Test number
    743142091609
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded

  9. Pass71,613 miles (+22)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    71,613 miles
    Test number
    762627039886
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail71,591 miles (+425)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,591 miles
    Test number
    545316579470
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has slight corrosion

  11. Pass71,166 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,166 miles
    Test number
    844821794821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch
    • AdvisoryRear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryUnder body has slight corrosion

  12. Fail71,166 miles (+799)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,166 miles
    Test number
    866382895627
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryUnder body has slight corrosion

  13. Pass70,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,367 miles
    Test number
    967397152124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,367 miles (+2,182)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,367 miles
    Test number
    407361445499
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working side (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre splitting on outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre splitting on outer wall

  15. Pass68,185 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,185 miles
    Test number
    845948344214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside poor beam pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking on walls

  16. Fail68,185 miles (+150)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,185 miles
    Test number
    984644801482
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside poor beam pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking on walls

  17. Pass68,035 miles (+2,707)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,035 miles
    Test number
    536181095004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,328 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,328 miles
    Test number
    327581563440
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Fail65,322 miles (+1,902)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,322 miles
    Test number
    778901263214
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass63,420 miles (+2,304)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,420 miles
    Test number
    199550172294
    • NoteDrivers seat base insecure
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteLeisure battery insecure
    • NoteNear side headlamp reflector slightly discoloured

  21. Pass61,116 miles (+7)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,116 miles
    Test number
    886990571207
    • NoteDrivers seat insecure
    • NoteNearside head lamp slight discolouration

  22. Fail61,109 miles (+2,197)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,109 miles
    Test number
    376749261218
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteDrivers seat insecure
    • NoteNearside head lamp slight discolouration

  23. Pass58,912 miles (+8)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,912 miles
    Test number
    782642370223
    • NoteAll 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls
    • NoteWindscreen wipers starting to tear but still clearing screen

  24. Fail58,904 miles (+3,430)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,904 miles
    Test number
    823604160242
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls
    • NoteLow on engine oil
    • NoteWindscreen wipers starting to tear but still clearing screen

  25. Pass55,474 miles (+3,729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,474 miles
    Test number
    354253279297
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass51,745 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,745 miles
    Test number
    423380968289
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished.

  27. Fail51,745 miles (+1,749)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,745 miles
    Test number
    243710668232
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished.

  28. Pass49,996 miles (+1,165)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,996 miles
    Test number
    782671567258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass48,831 miles (+3,047)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    48,831 miles
    Test number
    541662097020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass45,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,784 miles
    Test number
    130977946105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L78 KNC

Does L78 KNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L78 KNC is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L78 KNC?
The MOT on L78 KNC is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L78 KNC done?
L78 KNC was recorded at 88,644 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 2,123 miles a year.
Has L78 KNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L78 KNC has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L78 KNC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L78 KNC find?
L78 KNC passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: unable to test passenger seat belt.

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