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E179 EJX

1987 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,156 mi
Last recorded62,156 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE179 EJX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 62,156 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 62,156 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

air filter box insecure and rubbing on brake pipe

Pass 31 Jan 2014 62,126 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 62,126 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 62,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 60,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 60,376 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,149 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 60,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 60,119 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Sep 2008 60,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jun 2007 139,194 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 139,183 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 132,761 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 132,757 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E179 EJX is a 1987 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 80,148 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 E179 EJX, 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 39 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E179 EJX is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 August 1987.

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