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R118 EBX

1997 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,989 mi
Last recorded131,989 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 EBX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 131,989 miles

near side rear wheel arch has repair tape

off side inner sill starting to corror

off side outer sill has corrison

off side rear spring hanger starting to corror

Fail 29 Jul 2011 131,989 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side rear wheel arch has repair tape

off side inner sill starting to corror

off side outer sill has corrison

off side rear spring hanger starting to corror

Pass 13 May 2010 130,514 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

tyre on rear axle different ply

Fail 11 May 2010 130,511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Battery insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

tyre on rear axle different ply

Pass 30 Jun 2008 127,877 miles

both rear spring front mountings corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2008 127,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front inner drive shaft gators split

both rear spring front mountings corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2007 124,853 miles

nearside rear spring hanger starting to corroed

slight play in steering rack

uneven makes of tyres on rear axle

Fail 2 Jul 2007 124,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering rack

uneven makes of tyres on front axle

uneven makes of tyres on rear axle

Pass 8 Nov 2005 113,856 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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R118 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 R118 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 R118 EBX registered?

R118 EBX is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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