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E538 HPC

1988 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,866 mi
Last recorded101,866 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE538 HPC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 101,866 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed next to spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 100,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2024 98,607 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

areas of general corrosion

not much reserve travel on foot brake pedal

Fail 7 Jun 2024 98,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

areas of general corrosion

not much reserve travel on foot brake pedal

Pass 23 May 2019 97,827 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 97,614 miles

1. exhaust support broken

2. nsf upper flexi perishing

3. nsf headlight image poor. nsf ind slightly insecure

4. lots of welding etc.

Pass 6 Jul 2017 96,990 miles

ns headlight aim poor image

osr spring shackle area, signs of corrosion..

Pass 16 Jun 2016 95,879 miles

OSF JACKING POINT AND OUTRIGGER ROTTED AWAY.

RECOMMEND WAXOYL OF EXPOSED AREAS/PIPES/SHACKLES ETC

Pass 4 Jun 2015 92,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 91,981 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 91,577 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 91,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 91,184 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 91,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 90,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 90,125 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 89,919 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

right front outrigger jacking corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2009 89,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

right front outrigger jacking corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 89,106 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 89,106 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2007 88,433 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 87,088 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 87,088 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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E538 HPC is a 1988 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 E538 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 E538 HPC registered?

E538 HPC is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 March 1988.

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The MOT history for E538 HPC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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