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SM57 DMY

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,228 mi
Last recorded177,228 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 DMY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 177,228 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

under van corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2026 177,202 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Dbushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged o/s and n/s have to pull belt to remove (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all springs corroded

front shocks corroded

no secondary bonnet catch

Pass 19 Mar 2025 176,256 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both front jacking points corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear wiper rubber missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 108,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear wiper blade rubber split

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both front jacking points corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear high level brake light not working

serv light on

Pass 17 Jan 2024 101,336 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 95,951 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 95,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 82,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 72,603 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 72,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 67,805 miles

Engine RPM is limited

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 67,800 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Engine RPM is limited

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

Parking brake cable is frayed .

Pass 24 May 2017 62,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner &outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 23 May 2017 62,536 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner &outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 57,470 miles

Nearside mirror is damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2014 47,451 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2013 46,588 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,588 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 39,353 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 39,353 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

rear brakes grabing and slow to release after park brake applied

Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,714 miles

EML on

Front wipers torn slightly

Service light on

Fail 24 Feb 2011 27,714 miles

EML on

Front wipers torn slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service light on

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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SM57 DMY is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SM57 DMY, 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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SM57 DMY is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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