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E203 NML

1987 Renault Trafic

Orange Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,028 mi
Last recorded90,028 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE203 NML
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 90,028 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 87,038 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 12 Jan 2023 82,934 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 78,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 78,708 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 78,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 78,611 miles

start of corrosion both front under arche3s

start of corrosion both undersills

Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,376 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2016 78,376 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 778,615 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

covers fitted to sills

start of corrosion n/s/f under arch front

start of corrosion o/s/f chassis under arch

Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion n/s/f sill

corrosion n/s/r sill

start of corrosion n/s/f inner arch

start of corrosion n/s/f under arch rear

Pass 24 Jun 2013 766,630 miles

exhaust mount rubbers corroded

start of corrosion n/s/f sill

Pass 29 May 2012 76,080 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

start of corrosion n/s under sill

start of corrosion n/s/r body by spring hanger

start of corrosion n/s/r sill

start of corrosion o/s under arch front

start of corrosion o/s/r body by spring hanger

start of corrosion o/s/r sill

Pass 30 Jun 2011 75,292 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 75,283 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 74,752 miles

o/s middle out riggers slight corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2010 74,748 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s inner sill slight corrosion

n/s/f jacking point slight corrosion

o/s middle outrigger slight corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2009 74,441 miles

o/s inner sill/out rigger slight corrosion

o/s/f track rod rubber split

Fail 18 Jul 2009 74,430 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

o/s inner sill/out rigger slight corrosion

o/s/f track rod end gaitor split

Pass 9 Apr 2008 72,311 miles

centre exhaust joint leaking slightly.

front brake discs in very poor condition on inner faces.

off side centre chassis outrigger corroded.

windscreen has small crack starting to come into zone (A) of screen.

Fail 1 Apr 2008 72,287 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust joint leaking slightly.

front brake discs in very poor condition on inner faces.

near side and off side inner front wheel arches corroded on the 30 cm limit from a suspension component.

off side centre chassis outrigger corroded.

windscreen has small crack starting to come into zone (A) of screen.

Pass 13 Jan 2007 69,547 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 565,314 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 56,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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E203 NML is a 1987 Renault Trafic in Orange with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E203 NML, 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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E203 NML is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 November 1987.

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