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E527 HPC

1988 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,391 mi
Last recorded142,391 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE527 HPC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 142,391 miles

nearside inner and outer sills corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 18 Feb 2025 139,007 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 138,931 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 136,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 135,689 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 135,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 134,852 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2022 134,852 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2018 134,848 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 132,351 miles

continental beam deflectors fitted to head lamps

Pass 13 Jul 2016 129,738 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 127,469 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 123,601 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 119,393 miles

dip deflectors fitted to head lites

Pass 30 Jul 2011 119,437 miles

o/s & n/s rack ends worn

Pass 26 Jun 2010 113,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 110,432 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 108,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 106,869 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 105,208 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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E527 HPC is a 1988 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E527 HPC, 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 E527 HPC registered?

E527 HPC is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 March 1988.

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