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E487 HLP

1988 Renault Trafic

Beige Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

36,692 mi
Last recorded36,692 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE487 HLP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 36,692 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 35,104 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 35,104 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 31,599 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 31,599 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade attachment broken (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 30,779 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 30,779 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 29,772 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 29,417 miles

Front disc's rusty

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Fail 6 Aug 2019 29,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front disc's rusty

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 29,090 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 29,090 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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 25 Jul 2017 29,081 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 29,070 miles

Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (7.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 29,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 29,011 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 29,011 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 28,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 27,365 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,846 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 22,821 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 22,804 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front brake disc rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2010 20,366 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 20,105 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 19,789 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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E487 HLP is a 1988 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 2,068cc diesel 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 E487 HLP, 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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What year was E487 HLP registered?

E487 HLP is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 February 1988.

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