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R117 EBX

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,156 mi
Last recorded139,156 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 EBX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 139,156 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 127,981 miles

corrosion forming at o/s/r spring front hanger.

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey.

o/s headlamp refector deteriorating.

Fail 31 Jul 2009 127,981 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion forming at o/s/r spring front hanger.

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey.

o/s headlamp refector deteriorating.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 116,484 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 116,484 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 106,836 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 106,836 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 91,175 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 91,175 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

o/s headlamp deteriorating.

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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R117 EBX is a 1997 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 83,548 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 R117 EBX, 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 29 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R117 EBX registered?

R117 EBX is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R117 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 EBX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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