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BU58 SJW

2008 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,182 mi
Last recorded187,182 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU58 SJW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 187,182 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 181,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 176,132 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 174,088 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 171,216 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 166,244 miles

Suspected engine malfunction light illuminated on dashboard.

Fail 23 Nov 2020 166,241 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspected engine malfunction light illuminated on dashboard.

Pass 12 Jun 2019 160,789 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 160,789 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 153,254 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 153,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 147,212 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 147,212 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 138,402 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 138,402 miles

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 127,017 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 127,017 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 107,012 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 85,714 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 85,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 57,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs corroded

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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BU58 SJW is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BU58 SJW, 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 BU58 SJW registered?

BU58 SJW is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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