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DE58 TZU

2008 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

169,918 mi
Last recorded169,918 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 TZU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 169,918 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 164,497 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 164,497 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 157,718 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 157,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 155,116 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 146,172 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 146,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 138,529 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 127,749 miles

Offside play in steering rack/track rod joint (behind rack boot gator)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 127,749 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened centre cable (3.5.1b)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened front cable snapped (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively lower portion of blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside play in steering rack/track rod joint (behind rack boot gator)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 112,638 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement engine steady (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 112,638 miles

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement engine steady (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 105,710 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened all cables corroded (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. inner edge bold (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 105,710 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened all cables corroded (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. inner edge bold (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 89,583 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 89,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 72,602 miles

All tyre load ratings are below the max load axle weights.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 72,602 miles

All tyre load ratings are below the max load axle weights.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nearside front wing mirror has movement STRONGLY ADVISE

Fail 29 Oct 2012 53,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nearside front wing mirror has movement STRONGLY ADVISE

Pass 17 Nov 2011 35,944 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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DE58 TZU is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DE58 TZU, 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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DE58 TZU is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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