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CA53 RPD

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,916 mi
Last recorded162,916 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 RPD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 162,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 162,915 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 161,088 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 161,088 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 157,792 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

offside & nearside inner rack joints have small play

Pass 3 Oct 2022 156,325 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 154,416 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 154,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 151,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 150,035 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline pass (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 150,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline pass (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 147,126 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 144,345 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 138,921 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 134,950 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 133,817 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 133,817 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 116,502 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 100,877 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 100,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 79,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CA53 RPD is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA53 RPD, 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 CA53 RPD registered?

CA53 RPD is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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The MOT history for CA53 RPD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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