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EF57 HPJ

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,303 mi
Last recorded144,303 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 HPJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 144,303 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 138,527 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 131,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2024 131,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 123,975 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 115,546 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 109,108 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 109,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 100,994 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 89,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 89,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 80,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,967 miles

Offside o/s/ rear tyre wall poor

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 52,444 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 52,444 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 43,428 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,900 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 27,688 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 19,482 miles

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

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

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

o/s mirror poor

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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EF57 HPJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF57 HPJ, 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 EF57 HPJ registered?

EF57 HPJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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