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SL08 NWE

2008 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,445 mi
Last recorded140,445 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 NWE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 140,445 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 138,273 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 138,249 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

power steering feels notchy in places

Pass 7 Aug 2023 138,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 134,662 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 131,722 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 131,722 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 129,206 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 112,609 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 112,594 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 101,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 94,859 miles

Horn weak in operation

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 92,708 miles

All rear seats removed seat belts not tested

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside steering tie rod inner joint has play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel and knocking heard when steering rocked (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak dripping onto exhaust causing engine bay fumes

Fail 24 May 2016 92,708 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake mechanism (3.5.1k)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All rear seats removed seat belts not tested

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside steering tie rod inner joint has play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel and knocking heard when steering rocked (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak dripping onto exhaust causing engine bay fumes

Pass 15 May 2015 87,885 miles

All rear seats been removed,seat belts not tested

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 May 2015 87,885 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All rear seats been removed,seat belts not tested

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2014 83,641 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 83,641 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 82,219 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 82,217 miles

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

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)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 77,612 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,929 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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SL08 NWE is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SL08 NWE, 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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SL08 NWE is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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