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JW08 TOW

2009 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,064 mi
Last recorded143,064 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Trafic106,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW08 TOW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 143,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 143,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 127,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner nearside/offside flexi hose ferrules greased

Pass 19 Aug 2022 116,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipes greased

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 18 Aug 2022 116,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake pipes greased

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 4 Nov 2020 110,984 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 106,628 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 106,622 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 102,606 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 102,606 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 95,941 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 95,941 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 84,620 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 84,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 71,253 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 71,253 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,930 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 59,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,246 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

High level brake light not working

Fail 28 Aug 2013 51,246 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

High level brake light not working

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,398 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 39,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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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JW08 TOW is a 2009 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2009 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,336 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 JW08 TOW, 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 17 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JW08 TOW registered?

JW08 TOW is a 2009 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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