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SP58 RBU

2008 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

93,202 mi
Last recorded93,202 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 RBU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 93,202 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 93,200 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT CORRODED/HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT CORRODED/HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF AND NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 91,826 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))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 89,853 miles

Front wipers noisy on operation

Offside Front window not opening

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 89,851 miles

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

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

Front wipers noisy on operation

Offside Front window not opening

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 87,898 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 87,880 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Top of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 85,815 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 85,784 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded In clip marked with chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 80,361 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 75,793 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 75,788 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 71,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 May 2017 71,417 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 67,762 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 67,762 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 57,839 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,541 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 49,541 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 40,072 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 40,072 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 30,139 miles

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)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 30,139 miles

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

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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SP58 RBU is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SP58 RBU, 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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SP58 RBU is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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