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E551 HFV

1987 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,163 mi
Last recorded77,163 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1987 Renault Trafic80,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE551 HFV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,163 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,121 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2013 77,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 1 May 2012 76,945 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2012 76,945 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2011 76,718 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 76,334 miles

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 28 Apr 2009 75,741 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 75,741 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 74,971 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 73,748 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 71,595 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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E551 HFV is a 1987 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 80,148 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 E551 HFV, 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 39 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E551 HFV registered?

E551 HFV is a 1987 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 November 1987.

Is E551 HFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E551 HFV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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