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E190 LFH

1988 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

75,116 mi
Last recorded75,116 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE190 LFH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 75,116 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s inner sill corroded/holed

o/s/f jacking point corroded/holed

Fail 29 Jul 2025 75,116 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

o/s inner sill/corroded/holed.

o/s/f jacking point corroded/holed.

Fail 10 Mar 2023 75,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside outer sill panel corroded

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 94,942 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner sill and front jacking point corroded

Front Screen washers partially blocked

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Supported with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake cable deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2022 74,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner sill and front jacking point corroded

Front Screen washers partially blocked

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Supported with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake cable deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2021 74,209 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 74,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2019 73,565 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Jacking point Corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 72,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 72,557 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 71,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly pitted/scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2017 71,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly pitted/scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2016 71,848 miles

front brake discs corroded

oily residue bottom of engine

Fail 25 May 2016 71,839 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

oily residue bottom of engine

Pass 8 Jun 2015 71,689 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 70,799 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 69,892 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 69,008 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,942 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 64,867 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 63,951 miles

alot of grease over n/s front brake discs etc

some wear in steering rack ends

Pass 20 May 2008 62,899 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 77,295 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 61,155 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 60,948 miles

centre exhaust silenser to rear pipe slight exhaust leak

hand brake has long travel

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

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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E190 LFH is a 1988 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 E190 LFH, 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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E190 LFH is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 March 1988.

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