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E242 AGC

1988 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,201 mi
Last recorded48,201 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE242 AGC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 48,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 48,200 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 48,020 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 48,020 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 48,016 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Jul 2022 46,568 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 44,052 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 41,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 38,851 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 38,064 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 38,064 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 36,915 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 36,823 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 34,683 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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E242 AGC is a 1988 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 E242 AGC, 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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What year was E242 AGC registered?

E242 AGC is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 April 1988.

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The MOT history for E242 AGC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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