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Renault Trafic T1300 (1988)

1,271 real MOT outcomes analysed

1988 Renault Trafic T1300

CarHunch has 1,271 1988 Renault Trafic T1300 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1988 Renault Trafic T1300 doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Renault vehicles below.

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UK

The 1988 Renault Trafic T1300 falls outside the standard MOT testing regime covered by this database—it's a light commercial vehicle, and those are tested under separate DVSA heavy-vehicle rules rather than the DVLA light-vehicle system. This means there are no comparable MOT pass rates or defect statistics available here to assess its reliability against modern cars or even other vans from the same era. What we do know is that you're looking at a 35+ year-old working van with an average mileage around 97,400 miles, which suggests these survivors have typically been used as working tools rather than cherished classics. If you're considering one, prioritise a full mechanical inspection by a specialist in older Renault vans, check its service history carefully, and be prepared for parts sourcing challenges and older mechanical systems that may lack modern safety features.

MOT statistics not available

We have 1,271 1988 Renault Trafic T1300 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Before you buy a 1988 Renault Trafic T1300

Based on MOT data from 1,271 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,369 Renault Trafic T1300 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 69.2%
2,332
Red 12.8%
430
Blue 12.5%
420
Beige 2.4%
80
Green 1.1%
36
Yellow 0.8%
26
Multi-colour 0.5%
18
Black 0.4%
15
Grey 0.2%
7
Orange 0.1%
5
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