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A1 HCL

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,481 mi
Last recorded169,481 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 HCL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 169,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit.found on shakers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 164,558 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Sill panel damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 159,808 miles

2/4 non-obligatory lamps not working.

Nearside Rear Sill damaged.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 159,808 miles

2/4 non-obligatory lamps not working.

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

Nearside Rear Sill damaged.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 155,092 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front 4 non obligatory lamps fitted only 1 working

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips 1crack lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Jul 2022 155,092 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front 4 non obligatory lamps fitted only 1 working

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips 1crack lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Internal adjuster set to 0 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Aug 2021 149,762 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 145,427 miles

Nearside Front non obligatory spot lamp not working

exhaust system rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2019 137,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 125,757 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 114,882 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 104,317 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 103,935 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 91,532 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Front Have nail in

o/s/r tyre has nail in

Pass 14 Aug 2014 79,310 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 78,689 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,412 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,097 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 55,014 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 39,994 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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A1 HCL is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 108,602 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 A1 HCL, 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 18 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A1 HCL registered?

A1 HCL is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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