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E296 EBC

1987 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,760 mi
Last recorded164,760 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE296 EBC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 164,760 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 164,755 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Tape to n/s mirror. Corrosion to brake pipes and flexi ferrules. Steering knotchy. Condition of o/s rack gaitor. Corrosion chassis,floor and inner arches.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 161,371 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 161,371 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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E296 EBC is a 1987 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E296 EBC, 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 E296 EBC registered?

E296 EBC is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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