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CA57 VRJ

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,013 mi
Last recorded161,013 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 VRJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 161,013 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 4 Nov 2020 161,013 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Light intensity reduced/Bulb faulty (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 149,141 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 149,137 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 145,235 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge but tread not cut as deep

offside front tyre worn HEAVY inner edge 195/65R16

Fail 4 Apr 2018 145,234 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge but tread not cut as deep

offside front tyre worn HEAVY inner edge 195/65R16

Pass 9 Sep 2015 125,803 miles

Offside Front drivers door handle broken , but still ok to open door from the inside

Fail 8 Sep 2015 125,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front drivers door handle broken , but still ok to open door from the inside

Pass 13 Aug 2013 104,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper blades could clean windscreen better

Fail 13 Aug 2013 104,521 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 71,056 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 71,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc's badly worn

Pass 22 Jun 2011 47,142 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 47,142 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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CA57 VRJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CA57 VRJ, 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 CA57 VRJ registered?

CA57 VRJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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