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SL08 NWK

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

156,506 mi
Last recorded156,506 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 NWK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 156,506 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2026 156,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point crushed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front windscreen scratched by wiper

Pass 4 Jun 2025 154,369 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

h/brake poor 17%

movement front strut tops

rear suspension corroded

rear tyres poor condition

travel footbrake

Pass 15 Jun 2024 149,927 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

front discs inner faces poor condition

h/brake poor

Pass 16 Jun 2023 144,878 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 144,878 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 137,317 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both top shocker mounts , inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly rough as well (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Spare wheel corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

near side steering rack slight lift

Fail 3 Jun 2022 137,317 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both top shocker mounts , inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly rough as well (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Spare wheel corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

near side steering rack slight lift

Pass 18 Jun 2021 129,251 miles

1x incorrect wheel bolt fitted to each wheel

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backplate insecure

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 129,241 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

1x incorrect wheel bolt fitted to each wheel

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backplate insecure

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 120,410 miles

Center brake light out

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tow bar corroded

Wipers poor

parking brake only just passed will need service soon

Fail 12 Jun 2020 120,410 miles

Center brake light out

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tow bar corroded

Wipers poor

parking brake only just passed will need service soon

Pass 7 Jun 2019 113,076 miles

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 113,076 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 104,961 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 104,961 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 100,423 miles

Front brake discs worn & pitted

NSR brake pipe corroded

NSR front to rear brake pipe corroded

OSR brake pipe corroded

OSR front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 May 2017 100,423 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn & pitted

Handbrake travel high

NSR brake pipe corroded

NSR front to rear brake pipe corroded

OSR brake pipe corroded

OSR front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,675 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 85,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 76,983 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 64,836 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

handbrake cable corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,438 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,540 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 NWK is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SL08 NWK, 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 NWK is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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