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E118 ETM

1988 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

58,622 mi
Last recorded58,622 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE118 ETM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 58,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2026 58,622 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 58,622 miles

Coolant leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary exhaust repair

Fail 29 Apr 2025 58,622 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary exhaust repair

Pass 3 May 2024 58,622 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Temporary rear exhaust hanger

Fail 24 Apr 2024 58,622 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Temporary rear exhaust hanger

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 17 May 2023 58,622 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 58,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 58,622 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack excessive worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 58,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Feb 2022 58,622 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2021 58,611 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Mar 2021 58,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,418 miles

Offside Front corrosion/holed -outside scope of mot

play in steering rack

Fail 31 Mar 2016 58,411 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front corrosion/holed -outside scope of mot

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,592 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear of rear wheel arches corroding

Rear tyres perishing

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 57,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear of rear wheel arches corroding

Rear tyres perishing

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,565 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 51,118 miles

Corrotion o/s front bumper area

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

Slight corrosion o/s front cross member

Slight corrotion o/s outer sill

Slight movement drivers seat

Fail 29 Jul 2011 51,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Corrotion o/s front bumper area

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

Slight corrosion o/s front cross member

Slight corrotion o/s outer sill

Slight movement drivers seat

Fail 27 Jul 2011 51,087 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 50,574 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,139 miles

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

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

general corrosion underneath ; front /rear suspension componants corroded ; steering feels stiff

o/s/r light lense broken ;rear shockabsorber bushes cracked and perished

Fail 27 May 2009 49,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

general corrosion underneath ; front /rear suspension componants corroded ; steering feels stiff

o/s/r light lense broken ;rear shockabsorber bushes cracked and perished

Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,031 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2007 43,567 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 43,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 37,777 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 37,730 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

ALL LIGHTS POOR CONDITION RAD LEAK GREASE N/S/F HUB RACK WORN DAMAGE BOTH R TYRE WALL/TREAD GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION GENERAL CORROSION

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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E118 ETM is a 1988 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

Across all 1988 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 84,648 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 E118 ETM, 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 38 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E118 ETM registered?

E118 ETM is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 June 1988.

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