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E181 EJX

1987 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,955 mi
Last recorded73,955 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE181 EJX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2014 73,955 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,955 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 72,218 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 72,217 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 71,466 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both outer sills corroded but not within prescribed area

osf brake binding

Pass 11 Apr 2012 71,466 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both outer sills corroded but not within prescribed area

osf brake binding

Pass 12 Apr 2011 67,931 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 67,931 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 65,490 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,607 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 61,607 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 61,595 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 61,494 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 61,494 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 60,948 miles

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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E181 EJX is a 1987 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E181 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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What year was E181 EJX registered?

E181 EJX is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 August 1987.

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