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E166 NBV

1988 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,721 mi
Last recorded63,721 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE166 NBV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 63,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyres are cracking on side walls

Fail 4 Sep 2009 63,715 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyres are cracking on side walls

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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E166 NBV is a 1988 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E166 NBV, 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 E166 NBV registered?

E166 NBV is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 May 1988.

Is E166 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E166 NBV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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