1988 Renault Trafic 2.1L Diesel · E487 HLP
1988 Renault Trafic (2.1L, diesel). First registered 26 Feb 1988. Recorded mileage 36,692 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT TRAFIC
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E487 HLP Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 36,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E487 HLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Renault Trafic (E487 HLP) between August 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
E487 HLP Mileage History
- 08/08/200619,789 mi
- 16/05/200820,105 mi+316 mi
- 14/04/201020,366 mi+261 mi
- 11/04/201122,804 mi+2,438 mi
- 19/04/201122,821 mi+17 mi
- 21/03/201224,846 mi+2,025 mi
- 12/06/201327,365 mi+2,519 mi
- 03/06/201428,396 mi+1,031 mi
- 28/05/201529,011 mi+615 mi
- 29/05/201529,011 mi
- 10/06/201629,069 mi+58 mi
- 28/06/201729,070 mi+1 mi
- 25/07/201729,081 mi+11 mi
- 26/06/201829,090 mi+9 mi
- 26/06/201829,090 mi
- 06/08/201929,417 mi+327 mi
- 06/08/201929,417 mi
- 21/07/202029,772 mi+355 mi
- 24/04/202330,779 mi+1,007 mi
- 04/05/202330,779 mi
- 16/07/202431,599 mi+820 mi
- 29/07/202431,599 mi
- 23/07/202535,104 mi+3,505 mi
- 01/08/202535,104 mi
- 28/07/202636,692 mi+1,588 mi
Average of roughly 846 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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