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E183 EJX

1987 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

99,485 mi
Last recorded99,485 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE183 EJX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 99,485 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust moutings

front anti roll bar link bushes worn

n/s rear tyre cracking on side wall

slight bind o/s rear brake

Fail 17 Aug 2017 99,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust moutings

front anti roll bar link bushes worn

n/s rear tyre cracking on side wall

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 12 Sep 2015 99,458 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 99,453 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 98,801 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rubber missing but tie straped up

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Aug 2014 98,800 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rubber missing but tie straped up

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Aug 2013 98,417 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 98,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 96,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

battrys insecure

Fail 24 Aug 2012 96,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

had to switch fuel to gas as vehicle cut out during test

Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,919 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 92,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2011 92,907 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

all front brake pipes & main corroding

corrosion on brake hose ferrules

exhaust corroded in places

front coil springs corrded

various suspension bushs perishing

vehicle heavily corroded in various places & load bearing places

Pass 28 Apr 2010 91,300 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 90,425 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2008 86,504 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 86,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 83,861 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 83,860 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2006 83,848 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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E183 EJX is a 1987 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 E183 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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E183 EJX is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 October 1987.

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