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E197 LFH

1988 Renault Trafic

Beige Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

62,158 mi
Last recorded62,158 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE197 LFH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 62,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under passenger door heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis towing point heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 60,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded not excessive

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 58,688 miles

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

all suspension bushes deteriorating

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2022 56,509 miles

suspension components corroded

o/s/f sill corroded not excessive

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

various weld repairs covered in underseal

wheel arches corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2022 56,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

o/s/f sill corroded not excessive

suspension components corroded

various weld repairs covered in underseal

wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 56,477 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside has various old welding repairs covered in underseal and some areas has surface rust

Pass 4 Sep 2020 56,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear has slight corrosion not excessive

underside has weld repairs in areas all welds undersealed

Fail 4 Sep 2020 56,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear red tape fitted to lens (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear has slight corrosion not excessive

underside has weld repairs in areas all welds undersealed

Pass 31 Aug 2019 54,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 53,642 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,220 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 50,837 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 50,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 49,260 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 49,260 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,339 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/f chassis

Fail 18 Jul 2013 46,758 miles

Centre Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 46,758 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 46,391 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 46,391 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 46,249 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 46,249 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,062 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,515 miles

Rear tyres exhibiting slight sidewall cracking. Would advise replacement. Rear silencer repaired by tempory means.Advise weld repair or replacement.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

unable to check brake pads due to wheel trims / covers

Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,485 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 41,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E197 LFH is a 1988 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 E197 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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E197 LFH is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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