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E217 DNA

1988 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

162,519 mi
Last recorded162,519 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE217 DNA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 162,519 miles

Nearside Front inner sill holed outside prescribed area

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill holed outside prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 May 2026 162,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached fixing bolt snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner sill holed outside prescribed area

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill holed outside prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Apr 2026 162,455 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers failing to park (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 160,372 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2025 160,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 19 Jan 2024 157,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 157,423 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 155,628 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 155,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater missing Fitted to vehicles first used from 1 April 1986 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing Fitted to vehicles first used from 1 April 1986 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside washer weak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front side sill corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 150,732 miles

Offside inner c/v boot deteriorated

Offside steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 9 Oct 2021 150,724 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lower effort to nearside 38% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside inner c/v boot deteriorated

Offside steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to nearside 27% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 156,501 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 145,766 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 145,764 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right Nearside & Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 139,781 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 139,780 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Nearside & Offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 130,403 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 129,987 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 129,857 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 129,857 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 129,732 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 129,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 128,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 128,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E217 DNA is a 1988 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 E217 DNA, 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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E217 DNA is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 July 1988.

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The MOT history for E217 DNA shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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